Strategic use of debt is vital, an automatic assumption that more is better in every circumstance is unwise, especially for those whose real estate investments coexist with other income, professional circumstances, retirement issues etc.We are in an unprecedented period of liquidity over the last 30-40 years.

Good professionals usually know other good professionals.3) Your location combined with your marketing is everything.

I can't think of any pros other than not many people are targeting them (that I know of...)Cons: More likely to have solid financials, which makes them less likely to need you to "rescue" themMore likely to be professional & educatedMore likely to come from a family with decent connections (lawyer, realtor, investment advisor, etc)More likely the property is in a trust because the family intends to keep it.Personally, I scrub my probate & expired lists of trusts and LLC-owned properties.

If you are not represented I would suggest the help of an attorney or other real estate professional.

@Doug W.I'm a charter funder with GF and still fund occasionally going on 5 years now and share the same concerns.Groundfloor's entire mission has been to open up the RECF space to non-accredited investors.

@Eric Matuszewski one of your best investments is professional organizations for landlords and real estate investors so you can network and learn from others in your area.

I'm just at my wits end trying to remain professional LOL 

What happens if you give the code to a professional vagrant who just moves in and refuses to leave?

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

There are tons of realtor opportunities in Boston showing rental units to young professionals and students.