Run the Numbers: Focus on key metrics: Cash-on-Cash Return: Annual cash flow divided by the total cash invested.

Finding it hard to make the numbers work?

More of the same!

You think it's you against the world.5.

One of the few multi family properties in this SF neighborhood that had gone up for sale in the last 3 years.

Sam Zell: Known as the "Grave Dancer" for his ability to find value in distressed properties.--- Tactic 1: Opportunistic Buying: He purchased undervalued or distressed properties during down markets.--- Tactic 2: Focus on Fundamentals: Zell emphasized cash flow and property performance over speculation.--- Tactic 3: Diversification: He invested across various real estate sectors, reducing risk.2.

Austin did near the same thing a year ago I think. 

How I've been learning is reading from the forum page and actually seeing the problems people post, as well as the replies from other that also went through same situation.

This question has come up a few times with prospective clients recently, so I thought I'd shed some light on it.Generally, being an employee in a real estate business does not automatically qualify you for REPS unless you own at least 5% of the employer.

Don't believe the hype and misinformation out there.This is the fourth deal we've closed this year.1.