That should never be forgotten who puts the food on our tables.

Hi Everyone - I've been investing in stocks for years but I'm new to the real estate game.  

The key is to not be greedy, but don't leave too much money on the table either.  

Feel free to give me a buzz if you want to chat about how we structure things.Remember, the game changes greatly when you can do houses with 100% other people's money.

I'm new to RE overall and have a full time job so it's hard for me to offer capital or find deals to bring to the table at the moment. 

@Alexandra Gortchilova you might want to consider crowdfunding platforms as an opportunity  to get into the money lending game.

Since this is a numbers game, the only way you can answer the question is to do the following:Establish a relationship w/ a realtor winning to run some comparables for you showing the potential value if you convert from a 2 flat to a singleIf the values are not significantly hire than your mortgage then hold on to it as a 2 flatIf the values are significantly hire than your mortgage then get some estimates for converting from a 2 flat to a single.  

Of #1-3 I prefer #1&2 over #3 as I feel the provider has more "skin in the game" and their compensation is better aligned to yours as the passive investor.

insurance policy is a good way to go.I have been in this game for 40 years and never even came close to sniffing a lawsuit from a tenant.. but of course the very day I say this you get sued..

Spend time on the forums to get a solid grip on the real estate game.