Makes complete sense to purchase a property that breaks even or loses money.

Overpricing will likely lead to longer vacancies and lost income.Respond QuicklyTenants have more choices than ever, and properties that don’t respond to inquiries promptly may lose out.

Is it possible that at times you lose money (such as soft costs - paying for property inspections for example and the deal ends of falling through)?

Higher risk structures can achieve higher IRRs, but can also break even or even lose money.

The math for investing was pretty obvious to everybody that it would be hard to lose money by buying a home for 50% to 70% of the rebuild cost.

There are people here who have no problem losing hundreds to thousands in negative cash flow monthly.

put another way:-Go on Zillow and buy a random property in Detroit: fail, lose money, give up on real estate investing.

The owner seems to want to not lose ownership of the account altogether.

If enacted, these changes would bolster real estate valuations and enhance returns for investors.How Real Estate Outperforms Under Different ScenariosIf Interest Rates Rise (Higher Inflation):Treasuries: Medium- to long-term bonds lose value, potentially resulting in negative returns.Real Estate: Higher inflation leads to rent growth, boosting net operating income (NOI) and offsetting the impact of higher borrowing costs.If Interest Rates Fall (Cooling Economy):Treasuries: Bonds appreciate in value, improving returns.Real Estate: Lower rates drive cap rate compression, significantly increasing property valuations and returns for investors.Conclusion: Asymmetric Risk-Reward in Real EstateWhile Treasuries offer a safe haven, they also come with limited upside and potential interest rate risks for medium- to long-term maturities.

If they have an NMLS number, I highly doubt they would try to scam you, as they would lose their license if they did.