I have a 16 unit apt deal in the works which the lender has agreed upon, on the basis I furnish either a bank guarantee or a surety bond .

We have been very laid back, friendly, and accomodating with her, especially after finding out she was a Registered Nurse like me, there was instant bonding, so to say.We did not ask for a security deposit, but i dont think one months deposit would help anyway if a 2 yr lease is broken!

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It will also outlined the effort required to evict (remove) a tenant if it becomes necessary.In addition to validating the accuracy of your analysis, you should compare the return to that available to you through other vehicles of investment (stocks, bonds, etc) to determine if the added workload and risk associated with being a landlord is sufficiently rewarded.

You can invest 50k in RE and 50k in stocks, bonds, mutual funds etc vs atleast 125k+ to purchase a multi-family in nyc then another 7-10 years to be able to save that moneyWith $100K, i can get you $25k+ a year in net income, comfortably, enough for you to even retire south of the border! 

Interestingly, bail bonds folks often have properties for sale because someone put up their property for a loved one, then that loved one (very sadly) jumped bail. 

Any investment suggestions with that amount for low risk and medium returns other than CDs,Treasury bonds etc?

We did what’s called a bonded title and took ownership of the manufactured home.

I thought that using a self directed account to invest in RE is actually the same as investing in stocks and bonds but I spoke with one SD custodian and he made it sound like the disbursements (for lack of a better word) from a self directed account is still actually just considered a loan and therefore still has to adhere to those regulations.If anyone can give some clarity on the subject I'd be very grateful.Ben

If you don't have the cash to do it, start by strengthening your personal finances, reduce debts, and save money for the eventual purchase.