What I have researched several months through online forum in Japan is telling me the same thing.

Purchase price: $55,000 Cash invested: $440,000 Currently under construction and pre-leased for $6,195/month, this 7-bedroom, 5-bathroom student rental in Clemson, SC, was built using investor cash and designed for high-end student living.

In 2009 I determined the best ROI I could obtain with the least time spent and lowest risk wasn’t direct investing; I merely purchased REIT mutual funds, and tripled my money over the next 5 years. 5.

Purchase price: $240,000 Cash invested: $60,000 I purchased this duplex in distressed condition using owner financing for $240K and secured a $60K hard money loan for renovations.

Purchase price: $255,000 Cash invested: $51,000 Second property, bought soon after the first multi-family.

By purchasing a multi-unit property, living in one unit, and renting out the others, you can cover your mortgage payments and start building equity while gaining rental income.

Purchase price: $920,000 Cash invested: $150,000 Sale price: $1,470,000 Retail Office Space Fix n Flip What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

You can open a credit line there and get an additional 5% off of your purchase.

Had a listing go under because the seller had signed an offer to purchase and just walked away from closing without signing. 

I have experience as a Residential agent in Denver, CO and as a commercial Leasing Associate in Chicago, IL.I am planning to purchase my first rental home here in the next year or so and make it my primary residence.