Example would be a desirable steady but conservative rental property that an 'older' investor might want for a 'safe and steady' return in latter life - as compared to a more aggressive strategy.

They should also be able to tell you what type of return parameters their investors are typically looking for and you should be able to compare your structure to those of their more successful raises.Again, it all sounds like a great idea right now, but you have to also remember, capital investors get to make the rules right now.

All of those are good things to do.Despite what peole say, this is a hard business, but a rewarding one.

I had a tenant tell me they only wanted to pay 600 a month when rent is 850.They said they will move.I said that is fine with me.250 times 12 is 3,000 a year in lost market rent.So if I took a tenant at 600 times 12 is 7,200.Instead I have a tenant at 850 times 12 is 10,200.So I can have it vacant for almost 4 months and be at the same point.Plus the past tenant has a judgment and I will have a company garnishing their wages for me.Another item to consider is the cost to get it re-rented.If the tenant has lived there a long time then fix up costs will be high compared to a newer tenant you have to get out unless they had animals,smoked,etc.Once you file eviction on the tenants most likely they will not pay anything as they are saving to move and go somewhere else.The down side of a vacant unit is vandalism and crime,more maintenance,and worrying about busted pipes etc.Hope it helps.

I used to play the stock market, but with the relative risk and reward to investing in real estate, why continue, right?

I have heard conflicting responses... some believe it's the same as SFH (comparable sales), others say it's more like a stock ("value" is NPV of future returns).Anyone actually know because they've had an appraisal done for a purchase or refi?

Let me ask two questions: Question #1: If you are a homeowner, what is the ratio of the percentage of your equity in your primary residence compared to your REI equity + primary home equity.For example if you live in a $300,000 home that is paid off and your equity in your home ($300,000) + equity in your REI ($700,000) is $1,000,000.

But even though it was less than 5 years ago, it was still 3.5 years ago and this is an early 20's couple, so a long time for them compared to a mid 30's or older.Considering it makes me nervous to show half of the people the house because I'm afraid they could just be scoping it out to come and steel my copper and a/c compressor later, what is your opinion.

How do they compare to top end mobile homes for example?

This neighborhood has maybe half a dozen comparable comps sitting anywhere from 175k - 230k sitting on the market now.