Depending on what you want to do they can be very,very involved.Most developers are buying value add buildings already constructed and operating for less than what it cost to build new.They are still building in areas where demand is really high and not much product is available.With that you have to see who is building what and where and how many other applications for new buildings for the area are in the process.You have to time the market with your land purchase,build out,and lease up so that you are not finishing your product in a saturated market.You can have 55 and over regular communities, acute care only,or a mix etc.Income is good but management and regulation is more intensive.Depending on size you would want to bring on a senior housing developer with a track record of experience.

One benefit of real estate is that you can get your hands on it and create operational savings/earn sweat equity.

If somebody else is going to be doing the asset management and property management, it may be ok to never see the property as long as you trust the operator you're working with.If you are going to invest in it on your own, I think you need to see it!

You'll also have loads more solid connections, potential investors and an alumni network to work from.

And this one has been neglected to the point where its no longer operational.

Consider an all cash deal: with operating expenses running 45%-50% of gross rents, if you don't have a mortgage payment (i.e. you pay 100% cash), then the property certainly should have "cash flow".

I am not saying to load up on debt.

Knowing what is important and then how to operate the LLC correctly could be a completely different matter.Either pay for a lawyer or pay for training materials so you operate correctly.The value of the LLC is not from having one established.

It's easy to figure out, once you understand that TX is OWNED AND OPERATED primarily for the benefit of SPECIAL INTERESTS.

Throughout the United States, operating expenses run 45% to 50% of gross rents.