Logistically speaking, investors who want to get a stated return (say 10%) on their capital I understand how the interest payments work but where I'm getting a mental block is that real estate is one of the most illiquid investments out there.

I have been around the block with the realtors here, since I bought my first property in this market 19 years ago.

There are neighborhoods here in Denver where just a block or two can make a big difference.Then, you're trying to do ARV, you need to look at ALL the comps.

Backyard block wall is ready to be replaced, large gaps showing due to earth movement.

If possible I would like to source a block of land which has an existing dwelling that could provide an income stream I have studied council bylaws to learn about zoning and sub-division requirements in each respective zoning category, become familiar with the local council resources including looking interactive maps that show precedence for re-zoning approvals.

The yard is overgrown, the tree in the front yard completely blocks the front view of the house.

How is a software program going to help you when you find an old lead pipe running through a wall, or find concrete block in a demo?

A difference in location of only a block can make a huge difference in your city.

Apparently, the current atmosphere in real estate (according to what I've been reading/asking/learning) is not conducive to some of the creative ideas we've come up with mostly because the lenders and/or the government would block it on the grounds that it's too risky.

Realtor.com also shows a house just down the block at $47,900.