Agency life is extremely busy, hence why the passivity of physical real estate is so appealing.

@Chad UrbshottDiscounted notes are extremely complex crmAn accounting standpoint and like any type of accounting, there are GAAP which the way one accountant does things may be slightly different than another, but if you want some reading that will blow your mind read about buying a discounted note and trying to figure out what is earned income vs capital gains.

Originally posted by @Chris Seveney:not sure what is scarier, that you do not see the risk involved in note investing or the actual amount of risk there is in non performing note investing. that one actually made me chuckle out loud .. 

I've been passively looking at commerical opportunities on cape cod but this market is extremely challenging with an much regulation, historic preservation, flood zoning and septic issues. 

I've read and heard that house hacking might be the best kind of intro, it's just that DC is exploding at an extreme rate and it makes finding a good enough deal more difficult (obviously, not impossible, I need to search more).

That is extremely valuable information to be aware of.

They were incredible and are extremely investor friendly!

Don't hide it, don't sugar coat it, say it loud and proud.

Extremely liberal city.. more gentlemen s clubs than anywhere in the US as a % to population.

.- Disposition Fee: Again, typically 1-2%. 5% of increase seems extremely high.