Fortunately, every few months I realize why he makes so much money.But, please, if you want to go ahead get on your high horse to preach… Go right ahead.

There is a guide called The Ultimate Beginner's Guide To Real Estate Investing -- I would start there, I'm actually reading it now, and learning somethings I didn't know.

They are both on their own lots according to the assessor, they were just developed as a 2 on 1 back in the 40's before developers realized the City of SD would become land owner's enemy #1.

You can't force someone to buy a property from you via lawsuit, not to mention the amount of money you'll ultimately spend on legal fees makes it not worth it.

I have tried and tried all the short cuts, some have worked well for me in the past but ultimately they all have failed.

I have tried and tried all the short cuts, some have worked well for me in the past but ultimately they all have failed. 

I didn't realize a title company could run a 'check' on the property.

I have been invited by a fellow that is a member of Biggerpockets to be involved in buying and selling single family homes and I might go into that because of my brother who has plenty of experience and is knowledgeable in that field and he has offered to help me.The reason I chose apartments is that I have been convinced of it ultimately because of all I have learned that it is the best way to go long term and ultimately you can hire a Property Management Company that will take care of the daily operations and that managing a property management company will not very time consuming. 

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It depends on your ultimate goals and risk tolerance.