Most people are literally sitting on a gold mine they just don't... or won't, see it. 

Peter Schiff would like the economy to suffer because he is a gold bug.

It has quickly become clear to me that Bigger Pockets is an absolute gold mine!

Im still failing to see the connection here.My purpose for answering the original question  posted was to share that a requirement of a private landlord is not necessarily  a phishing scam and can have some very legitimate  purposesfor a private landlord.I shared my personal experience  and reasons why I have adopted  this as my operating procedure.One of the most vital reasons I shared was my personal safety  (as obviously female landlord) and the lack of any verifiable  identity or information  volunteered by online and phone prospects.As as a broker, Nathan  is entirely  welcome  to his personal  opinion.   

You don’t advertise where your gold mine is located in the Wild West

personal decision.. keep in mind 100 a month was the gold standard prior to the GFC  and it was only POST GFC for that 4 to 6 year period were properties were priced rent to price ratios that allowed for much higher cash flow. market is swinging back to historic norms and the herd jumps in and lending has become avalaible again..

For me, transit is vital because more than 90% of my guests stay in my apartments because of the easy transportation to Manhattan.

Syndications are commonly only open to accredited investors.REITs can be manipulated if you can generate some vitality on Reddit. :).

They are best suited for larger projects and have variable interest rates.It is vital to comparison shop and compare rates and terms.Remember that a competent team is crucial in the world of real estate investing.

I've never used QB, but I guess it's still the gold standard for bookkeeping.