Not the biggest fan of options like the op, although I do some covered calls on stocks I own, but I typically make sure the end result of anything is me making at least 20% overall.Don't think stocks are better than real estate or vice-versa, a combination of both is probably the ideal scenario.

My biggest incentive to building a RE Portfolio is so that I can augment my current income and hopefully build stability for my parents as they are now steadily but surely looking over the edge to retirement, as well as other family and friends (and of course, help myself in the future as well!). 

I'm very eager to get started in real estate, but my biggest obstacle is not knowing how or where to start.

The biggest catch will be that First National Acceptance will probably make an offer with a significant discount on the DOT/Mortgage Note cost and your family member will probably not be interested in selling with a 20 - 40% discount.  

Found the biggest problem for me was keeping everything square. 

Since I live there, I know that Tulum badly needs certain commercial projects, and as it usually happens, the first to come will take away the biggest profit share.Luxury condo buildings and villas are still in huge demand, but so are big commercial supermarkets, a hospital and other types of buildings.If you are considering this type of investment, drop me a line.

What has been your biggest struggle finding hot deals?

My biggest goal is to get into real estate investment.

This makes sense, good deals won't be delivered to my fingertips I figure.So that leaves my biggest question right now.

I have been a wholesaler for more than 17 years and the advice I can give you is your office and computer expenses are the biggest cost.