So although they don't meet most underwriting requirements from direct lenders, nonetheless these requests are vetted by an expert who knows how to protect the lender, most requests are collateralized  by assets 2x the size of the request or bigger.

Crime is very high in Baltimore and I would make sure that I was an expert, not only in the price points of different neighborhoods, but the also the local sentiment. 

We weren't forced to accept the first tenant that applied and our buildings aren't filled with murders and rapists.If we're arguing political and economic theory, I'm absolutely with you, but if we're talking about the intense rhetoric that states that investors are doomed, I simply disagree.

I would be interested in hearing from all , novice to expert investors, who are you looking for when building your investing team.

Any objections based on the economic environmental or the individuals portfolio makeup or risk tolerance I tell them I’m not a financial planner, financial advisor, or wealth manager,; I’m a real estate specialist.

ThanksUnless you have the cash to take down properties on the market you will have to become an expert on the space and the market and go directly to the sellers but you need  to know what your doing and how to talk to them as most sellers are getting contacted by several investors and brokers.

It'll feel like drinking from a fire hose at first as you see how broad 'real estate investing' is as a topic, but there are a lot of great people here very knowledgeable on a broad range of topics and experts in nearly every market. 

I expect them to be experts in what markets will appreciate in the next 5-10 years.The books recommend to with the agent you “click” with the most.

Hello, where is an appropriate place to ask for help on a specific property - (North Carolina Beach) - would like to get some thoughts from the experts on if its a good deal.

Also keep in mind though- owning a house could interfere with your financial aid- I'd speak to an expert about that.