It amazes me how many people do not understand the concept of investing especially so-called real estate professionals.

By in far, BP forms, blogs, podcast have been the most valuable resource and I love the concept and value BP has!

Recently my wife and I attended a Fortune Builders 3 day workshop and had our eyes opened to many interesting concepts in the field of real estate investing.  

Rates are currently in the 4.75% - 6.25% range.Sure, this is more costly money than what an investor could obtain personally in their own name, but, it is still relatively inexpensive capital and it allows you to apply the concept of leverage to your IRA - something you cannot do in the stock market.The property is qualifying for the loan, not you.  

I know of no faster way to familiarize myself with new concepts or techniques than reading books and/or attending sessions that deal with those techniques.

Now I just need to buy another property for proof of concept!

I think the 0 debt concept should be applied to consumer debt, not necessarily intelligent leverage.

Think about that concept for a minute - hiring a tenant, I mean.

I would be more conservative, I would target assets with lower price fluctuation, and I would primarily work with partners and larger syndications with proven track records.I would avoid flips, distressed assets, and being the first in on a deal or startup concept.

In fairness, it's not all greed that does it-these projects sometimes take years from concept to execution, and it's tough to pull the plug when you reach a certain point.