The advantage of this is a safer bet because 5 people running the numbers and taking on the same risk would be smarter than a lone investor, and as can potentially buy into the properties if\when partners want to be bought out, or continue to work together on future properties.

That probably will be your best bet.  

As many know, I just got on the internet, you can bet your sweet bippie that I explain the differences!

Your best bet is to team up with somebody who knows the areas street by street and can really give you the feedback you need to invest wisely.Best of luck!!

If your goal is to own just one property at a time, then purchasing with cash is generally a better bet than a bank loan.

I'll bet if you made that pitch at a REIA meeting, you'd get at least some takers.

Now, I know darn well you can't expect mgt co to ne totally on top of EVERYTHING going on, but I'd bet my last buck some dumb#$% had 8 things plugged into and pulling 14 amps thru a 99 cent extension cord, clueless as to it being ANY kind of issue!!

I've heard the in person ones where you crank it out over a few days are the best bet.

Your best bet is to partner with an agent who can get you access to the MLS.  

I'm willing to bet that guy isn't helping out Tom, Dick, and Harry.