You really don't want to blow your friends retirement money with a crummy deal.

I always advocate looking for a team you trust and who will give you upfront data-based answers above all else - and then go visit them to make sure the product and the people live up to that representation. 

I was originally an advocate for leaving the brick & power washing it, but the painted brick looks great!

I've seen some mind blowing maps to protect multi million dollar estates, and also easy two entity structures that were enough protection.  

San Pedro will blow up in prices in next 3-5 years.

I don't want to blow the deal

They include:Growing EconomyJob GrowthPopulation GrowthInvestment Property AffordabilityCash Flow and Equity GrowthGrowing EconomyTampa’s growing economy is largely a result of a city government that advocates for economic development that has furthered a real estate investment boom, making Tampa one of the most popular destinations for millennial entrepreneurs.

Hi Jonathan,The thought of analyzing deals, the lingo, the inputs and formulas, fear of missing something critical and blowing it, are real concerns.

Even when wrong they were not "death blows." 

Due to #'s 1 and 2 above, even a 5%/yr return in REI can blow away a 15% return in the stock market