You really need to have a solid plan and not many alternatives to choose the right product.

However, these alternative strategies, often times incur a largr upfront cost usually in the form of a downpayment or other consideration which greatly increase the risk factor.The ultimate litmus test, in my opinion, is the B in an SLO an integral part of the transaction?

An alternative is go get a line of credit of some sort.

The IRS generally does not move in to sell properties for amounts due, they will collect from other alternatives first.

Growth is fueled with leverage and HARD WORK ;-)

Hi,

We have some fourplexes in East Bay. My goal was to be at 10 properties (40 units) before end of the year, however, I am wondering if that is the best strategy. We have properties in Oakland, San Pablo and Richmo...

If you can use your moeny in another investment that has about the same risk as renting real estate at 12%, that is your opportunity cost and should be your cap rate looking at alternative investments.

If you are paying granny 10%, she has few alternative investments with that 25K she gave you!

I hope I can find something a bit more interesting than that.Also any other suggestions for alternative investments that could introduce some non - correlated assets into my portfolio.

And even if prime goes to 4%, 5%, 6%, or even 7%, that's still relatively cheap money.Perhaps most importantly for you, though, what are your funding alternatives?