Everything else from attorneys, when in contract with real estate agent , bank vp, title company, or insurance agent is almost all e-mail.As you can see from this comment I tend to be thorough ( or like to ramble, which ever you prefer) but I feel It is important to be clear.

The capital gains generally tends to be higher in more desirable areas, especially where land is limited.So as an investment, a low yielding piece of real estate dis not always completely irrational as an investment and personally, I am a strong believer that in todays market with so much information at our finger tips, prices and percentage returns and yields tend to be a good reflection of risk.Just my opinion base don my investment style.

Also your horizontal ones have a lot of space on both sides and people tend to try to smack them off.

Two friends of mine used the rehab product NAACA offers to get their 4-unit properties, the rates were a little lower (NACCA rates tend to be lower then the prime rate, but you have to take classes). 

I tend to work exclusively with high net worth investors on the commercial buy side as a principal broker.

I've heard from a capital partner of mine that investors tend to prefer LLC structure rather than S or C corp.

You'll probably be buying an older home in a B or C neighborhood, those tend to perform the best.

I am 60 years old an tend to be very opinionated but I also will tell some personal stuff to show you that the future is not predictable and your future is dependent on your preparation.  

If someplace is "unlivable", people tend not to live there.I don't think she has a case, but if she has a lawyer you may want to pony up for one as well and not defend yourself.

I've been pretty happy with my lending club investments thus far but I also tend to agree with Ian - I've also seen yields decline over the years.