Sure, it can be if it's a small investment, but if it's big enough to substitute a regular job, it comes with work. :) In the last 18 years, the only truly hands-off investing we've done is pre-con assignments.

The net effect is that they operate much like regular insurance, but usually at much lower costs. 

Let the world know what you've done.Possible Highlight's:-you've read 40 book on real estate investing-attending meetups regularly-walking properties-underwriting dealsThe point is to build up as much credibility as possible even if it's small.

This is a regularly debated topic on the BP forums, but as others have mentioned above it comes down to each person's particular case.

Do they have systems in place to do maintenance and inventory checks on the property on a regular basis?

My regular jobs dont offer any 401k matching.

Whether you get into wholesaling as a regular part of your business, or just occasionally, having a partner who is keyed in to those connections is important.Property InspectorWhen buying distressed properties, the potential for hidden expenses is great.

I have a full-time regular job so was hoping we just needed the license.Thanks!

Subject seems to be popping up regularly.

Well in my case it was all one man show from purchase to renovation to managing etc everything done by 1 person so i end up saving a lot but was tough job and 8 years of non stop work plus i was doing my regular corporate job too lol Whatever i was saving from corporate job was dumped into properties plus was financing my renovations through low interest tate LOC's too.