I like 1/3 real estate, 1/3 common stocks, and 1/3 bonds as an asset allocation strategy but it will definitely vary by how much of a risk taker you and your husband are!  

I will provide port-a-potties and distribute 5-gallon water jugs to all the tenants to use for teeth brushing, washing, etc.

Hi Payton,If [IF] they have the available money and they are not interested, it might be either the deal seems too risky for them, or they do not understand it completely, or they do not trust you enough to make happen what you say you will make happen.If every girl you asked to the dance would go with you--you'd be James Bond.

Yes, the issue you are running in to is due to the Feds allowing the forbearance with the borrowers, thereby putting the servicers in a position to have to pay the bond holders even though the borrowers aren't paying.

'It's like a bond.

If you're goal is to remain liquid then you need to find stocks/bonds focused on real estate. 

this also is what creates subsidized housing projects that are built with state bonds.. the open market won't put up with the risk of the tenant base so govvie jumps in and lures investors into bond deals.

Maybe they want to diversify into other investments rather than stocks and bonds and dont want or no need to find/rehab/rent a property.

Also understand what rate you are being quoted will change as the bond market changes.

Any "loss" by an escrow company is covered by their insurance/bonding in place and most companies now have the Cyber Crimes rider on all coverage and it already includes employee dishonesty, to an extent.Now, if you are funding a loan, then yes it will go to title so that they can issue the Lender's Policy of Title Insurance.