AHP 2015A+ paid out its first monthly catch-up distribution in August.  

Check out this recent thread on LLC’s, it’s pretty eye-opening that of all the very experienced investors on here, with centuries of investing experience combined, the consensus was that LLC’s are not needed for most investors:  https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/926/ Of course gurus will tell you that you need one before you even have a single property, because it makes them sound smart.

We have been keeping our eyes and ears out there for the past year. 

In the eyes of the law, it's no different than a cane or a wheelchair.Keep in mind, just because the ESA is not considered a pet doesn't mean it gets to run rampant, disturb the neighbors, crap all over the parking lot, or tear up the house.

I guarantee it won't catch anything.

It feels like a bit of a catch-22 situation where the skills are needed before getting the job.

@Chris Magistrado if she knows what she's doing and consistently keeps a sharp eye on what's going on it's possible.Should have local "inspector" that can verify what's done and how well, before paying contractors.

As many of you can probably relate, this book opened my eyes to the power of the dollar, and it got me interested in real-estate.

For those interested, a combination of mortgages with no “due on sale” clause, mortgage companies loose due diligence, and title insurers willingness to “turn a blind eye” to practices that wouldn’t pass scrutiny now, resulted in tactics like the “second mortgage crank” which not only allowed investors to purchase properties with no money out of pocket but allowed investors to actually walk away from closing with “cash in their pocket”.

I'm advising folks to keep a close eye on Clay, Cicero, North Syracuse, the neighborhoods including and surrounding Eastwood, and the neighborhoods by the university.