Our close friends here have a home worth approximately $350,000 (in Panama, they adopted US currency as their currency, so all values are USD/Panamanian).

A DST is 1031 eligible  hands-off, institutional grade real estate investment (apartments, self storage, commercial, medical office, etc), that allows the investor the option to diversify into multiple markets around the country.

@Joe Villeneuve I come from the "professional shops", the Institutional Private Equity and REIT industry, that's exactly how it's done when investments are evaluated, your Financials do not show any profit until all of your initially invested cash has been repaid by the Asset via Monthly, Quarterly, Annually distributions, or at the closing of Sale.

You may position yourself for success and provide a solid basis for accumulating money over the long run by adopting a strategic strategy.Good luck!

"Stocks have returned, on average, about 8% to 12% per year while real estate has generated returns of 2% to 4% per year," says Peter Earle, an economist at the American Institute for Economic Research.

The ED has a lot of leeway in what operational activities are adopted or used, he's much like a city manager of a small city within a city under a mayor or city council.

Our tenant finally got his new puppy which he is claiming is a Boxer and it is written on the adoption form but with the pictures they sent in, it is clearly a Pit Bull and we don’t allow it.

While the specifics remain to be seen, staying informed, building strong relationships with industry professionals, and adopting a strategic approach to negotiations can help you navigate this evolving landscape and continue to make informed investment decisions.With the potential for more flexible commission structures, what are your thoughts on how Oklahoma City real estate investors can best leverage this change to maximize their returns?

Private lender is probably a good option if you need to act quickly and may not qualify under the institutional lending guidelines. 

That land doesn't convert to cash for a downpayment, unless its encumbered or sold and no institution is going to lend on a $20M piece of property.