With more stringent banking standards imposed by the international regulatory body, the Basel III, many industry insiders say, “No way!”

In my opinion the first question you might want to ask yourself is what about RE interests you or are you looking for a high-level overview of the industry and opportunities that exist?

I think a smaller, steady stream of cash makes more sense for me, and ultimately should require a significantly less time (managing) than flipping would.My company owns a 7 unit industrial property, and I manage a 10 unit commercial property so I am somewhat familiar with the overall landlord role.

I used to use a product that would be suitable for the food industry or healthcare industry but found that it doesn't always work with the infestations that you would find in a long-time vacant property.I have since been using a product called Termidor(no relation to them in any way) and have been very satisfied with it.

I have background and network in construction industry and can help you with rehab or minor repairs with your property as well.

There is no magic in this industry nor is there really any 'new' secret formula that anyone can have.

I currently work full time in the Oil and Gas industry, but with my schedule I am off about 6 months out of the year.

The University Circle area contains a tremendous rental market--we have two universities, three colleges, and a huge high-tech industry leading the state's job growth.I don't know the west side because I don't invest there.

Having disclosures and having a judge care about them when you intentionally screw someone over that says they didn't understand all the paperwork are very different things.If they do that on a regular basis I assume they will go down hard the first time someone does get pissed off enough to see what they can do.These are definitely the sh*t stains of our industry that give everyone else a bad name.

That entire industry is biased - all of them; brokers, advisers, money/fund managers, etc. - depending upon the asset classes they love and want you to buy because of the potential for making THEM money.