Happy to answer questions you have.

Questions for Consideration: - Is anyone familiar with Loan Direct LTD or James Baldwin?

I have a question, was this course focused on the commercial side or the retail investor side?   

My main question is for condo-purchasing: If I purchase a condo in let's say Brickell or Wynwood, could I say it is more likely to rise in value long-term (15-20 yrs) vs. a duplex in Miami shores?

You answered your own question.

Hi all,
I purchased a two-unit home a few years ago as my primary residence with a conventional loan, and was told by an accountant that there is no reporting or extra tax forms I need to file as long as my tenant in...

You might be asking the wrong questions at Fidelity (not sure if they do or do not allow this), but you aren't technically investing directly in real estate, you are investing in private equity partnerships that are investing in real estate.They might not want you buying direct interests in real estate, but are okay with private equity investments.

We are always down to answer any questions, and we hop on multiple scheduled calls a week where we go over deals, and just talk real estate investing.

Welcome to BP, I'm in the market you are leaving but happy to answer any questions you have.

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