For us, assuming a certain TI is tough because everything's a negotiation and we're looking long term and value stable tenants.

Partners & Self Directed IRAsThere are people with IRAs and lots of liquidity who might be stoked for a solid, stable and reasonable return.We had removed all contingencies on a property in 2011 and were days from closing.

My credit is average, all properties producing income. 6 are in some lower income areas, the rest are in very stable to nice areas.

@Kevin Patterson Just to add to what Robert said in regards to questions 2.Normally the lower the cap rate the more stable, desirable and quality of location.

Hawaii is also a very stable and reliable rental market.  

I'm talking raising money from people who are not traditional real estate investors.People who just want a stable guaranteed return for their money from real estate, let's say over 10 years, but don't want to be hands on at all.

Is more cashflow via more properties in a more stable, slower growth market like tulsa better or is lower cashflow in a more volatile market with opportunities for rapid appreciation more what interests you?  

As the subject of this post suggests, my goal is to be finacially stable using only the profit of my investment property or properties.

As the subject of this post suggests, my goal is to be finacially stable using only the profit of my investment property or properties.

Most prefer markets that are stable, not shrinking and the job market is supported by either very strong industries that are not in danger of disappearing in an economic crisis (most would have never put the auto industry in that category, but they do now!)