If that is the case then I'm pretty sure that what he is offering are securities and therefore such deals must comply with SEC regulations.I'm not an attorney so this is definitely not legal advice, your best bet to get clear on this is to talk to a real estate attorney first and also consult with an SEC attorney.

Have you thought about partnering up in joint ventures or getting involved in syndication?

You *might* find someone truly knowledgeable, but your best bet is to again, find a professional service/attorney to help you.You need to learn your laws now so that you're not scrambling again  when you have an issue in the future.

Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.

I am willing to bet more than half of us are here because of Rich Dad, Poor Dad.

Obviously there would be risk involved, as a lot of things can happen in 2 years.

Having to dig up the parking lot and redo the line to the street and repave can be many tens of thousands of dollars depending on the length of the run involved and how deep the lines are.Make sure you have the full financial numbers from the seller and they verify before spending thousands on inspections to only find out sellers numbers are wrong and they will not adjust the price etc.Hopefully in your purchase and sale contract you had language such as due diligence period does not start until ALL of the items listed are received by the buyer.

Maybe I should check them out before they get taken down as I bet there are a lot of gems in there.

If Mayor Walsh thinks that Air B&B is responsible for rising rent prices in Boston, he needs to think again.My bet is that the regulation will pass. 

I'd bet that the opportunity cost in waiting over buying a retail property off of Loopnet is going to cost you more in the long run.Research as many properties as possible and talk with as many brokers as possible.