This is the power of understanding more sophisticated Financial calculations.It's exactly why I tell Investors that you cannot just use CoC.If you learned IRR really well and can put together the kind of analysis that I just did, you can invest in any market and compare all kinds of Investments, not only Real Estate, but every kind of investment because they will all have an IRR analysis.I am hoping this thread will get some attention, but I'm afraid it won't.Here is the one with NEGATIVE Cashflow but still returns a 6% IRR.It's amazing what Investments can open up once you have a FULL understanding of all the Calculations.It's also only Math.

I'm sure there are people who have had positive experiences with USREEB or any other "turnkey" provider - all power to them - but regardless of whoever you choose, do your research on the company, the people, and the product before spending your hard-earned cash. 

The potential to both diversify broadly and own institutional real estate can be very powerful.

We have seen a lot of investment in downtown with the Power & Light District and River Market.

There are many other items too like; boat docks, no smoking.All of our must have renters policy with us named as additional interest or additionally insured 

And this is for a couple reasons.Currently interest rates are low, this increases your buying power.

This can all be completed now but I would recommend you focus on finding a property first so you do not waste too much mental power thinking about the lease.

I know someone right now in a similar boat.

Once you know what your hypothetical buying power would be, you can shop and see what type of property you could actually buy.

I am a carpenter/natural builder, and work full time for a small yet powerful contracting company doing historic restoration, general carpentry, natural building, and new builds with a focus on energy efficiency and healthy housing.