I'm not an expert but I know some of the questions involved is how many units are vacant, how many are rented versus owner occupied, is it managed by the constructors or by a tenant board, status of HOA balances, etc.

I have a good friend (involved as I am with the Cub Scouts) and she's losing her business do to slow sales and nonpaying customers.

You're not collecting the rent, but still have all the expenses (well, hopefully you don't have to evict yourself, I wouldn't make any bets about your friends)You will never be able to get a loan in an entity without a personal guarantee.

I am seeking help with getting involved with investing.

Just trying to learn the site and how to use it and be involved in discussions that take place.

I would have to say it depends on how much rehab expense is also involved to make it rentable.

It will take serious time and commitment but is the best answer for everyone involved.

Then you could always have all of your properties highly leveraged.Another strategy involved paying off just 1 house completely and then using that equity to purchase another house with cash.

So... all that is left to get involved are the power-hungry folks.

In particular the area I am most involved with and that is wholesaling?