@Julie Hill What option(s) you decide to take will be dependent on: Balance sheet  - how many $ are you willing to invest, how quickly and for how long;Time commitment;Risk/return expectations - newbie investor only look @ returns, whereas they should be focusing on understanding riskLiquidity and risk tolerance - closely linked with the earlier point on risk/return expectations.I would focus on picking a niche and taking a deep-dive.

I kindly request you to please clarify this definition in simple terms.I don't know how else to explain it, it is there in plain English...and the thread is 2 years old.... 

A few examples:Let's say I send out direct mail to all absentee owners in my farm area, trying to pick up rentals or flips. 

I believe that water and sewer is generally picked up by the owner in the east side as well, but this may differ if you are investing in single family.   

Commercial Real Estate loans are not simple to get - but that's probably nothing you should be discouraged about.  

Cash out of LA, pick up a 4-plex, SFR and continue your free lance lifestyle with less stress.

These $50K and under homes aren’t going to be simple/easy to finance.

Hey Kevin, Jim James is a solid pick, I'd also recommend Rob Lietha.  

It's straightforward and simple.

We picked the current one we have today.