I'm heeding the advice I've gathered thus far--to thoroughly read through the forums and read, read, read as many books on the industry as possible.I look forward to interacting with you all via the forum, where we can all help each other succeed in REI.

And when it comes time to do business there's plenty of very knowledgable people in the industry, or else people with deep pockets that you can find out there who you can start building business relationships with.

X was able to obtain what’s know in the industry as a 2/28 ARM (2 years fixed, amortized for 30 years).

A friend who is more involved in commercial RE says there is too much liquidity in the market and is more focused on investing the hospitality industry for better cap rates.

I am looking to invest in a hotel in the area, but have no experience with the hotel industry what-so-ever.Can anyone recommend some reading material to help me get acquainted?

Find someone who's been in the industry for many years.

My whole beef with you on this is that you keep treating everyone that points this out as an idiot loan underwriter with no experience in the industry.

You are trying to displace some big companies that are very embedded in the industry.

He's been working with his mother lately who has been successful in the RE industry.

You are right; there is no harm in looking and starting to get the feel for the industry.