A lot of investors are having a tough time with appreciation plays penciling out right now because (1) they feel that prices are elevated (2) their prediction for future appreciation is not as high or as predictable as it has been for them in the past and (3) the cash flow is low.Real estate is local though and there are opportunities at every point in the cycle (#7 above). 

I'm also an active investor.

Now if the 3 day seminar is just a big up sale event, then that kind of activity really angers me.

I'm actively making offers, but I've lost these bids.

(Peterborough) as the city is growing because all the Londoners are moving here.Anyway I look forward to being more active here and getting to know the forums and the investors on it.Best wishes,Josh

There is a program referred to as a Rollover as Business Startup that allows you to use existing tax-deferred retirement savings to capitalize a business that you are actively engaged in. 

If you are only using the 50% rule to calculate cash flow you will probably get into trouble.Alot of other variables come into play like age of roof, windows, HVAC, etc. 

So basically you just collect the monthly rent, without dealing with the tenant. check out roofstock as well, they seemed to be pretty active marketing to out of state investors. 

I also like a lot of water sports like surfing, paddle boarding, diving, fishing, foraging, and motorcycle stuff.I can justify the expense because I call it a "business facility" and I always love going in there to organize and play with my toys or work on my ventures.

I’m new to realty an would really like to play around with, an start getting a better eye for potential good deals.