Im my biggest fear is finding financing.

And investing on your own can't hurt, obviously, but institutional players tend to want people with institutional mindsets, which is why it's good to get a degree that institutions will respect.Several years ago, when I was thinking about changing jobs from law to real estate, I sat down with a college friend whose family owns one of the world's biggest development firms.  

My biggest concern with lockbox showings is that the real deadbeats / tenants from hell know what to say (lie) to get a showing, what might one do when you give them key access and time to move in enough furniture in to say, " we're tenants" and create a lease and a receipt for cash to show the cops?

I read an old version.My experience with college students is not extensive but I would say the biggest downside is the turnover.

What would you say was your single biggest thing you learned from this process?

The only downside I can see, other than the time, is if the contract says something about the PM having time to cure any issues.

I am feeling like the world's biggest sucker right now, and I would feel so much better if I were not the only one.

It needs a little TLC, three units are being renovated now, the tenants biggest complaint is the parking lot.

I do agree that you need to make sure you can cover your bets' downsides.

The 2 biggest things banks look at for a loan in my experience are work/income history and value of the property.