But I do want to invest in real estate, and I'm eager to learn from those willing to offer advice.The most attractive option we've got currently involves a family member.

@Jason Branch,You'll also want to learn how to attract and engage private lenders.Ideally, you want none of your own personal cash or credit in a deal - it should stand alone on its own merit.

Very attractive way to enter the world of investing and also build further resources for your next investment.

Hello BP community,I've come across a situation, and I'd love any advice or ideas on how to handle it...I'm looking at purchasing a blighted property, completely run down, attracts bad elements etc.  

I don't like yard-signs because it just attracts calls from nosey neighbors. 

I see now a lot of fresh inventory hit the market, but anything attractive sells within days.

I'm actually an advocate for raising dues a little every year as it allows the HOA to maintain the property in an attractive manner to bring in excellent tenants.  

When I first started lurking on BP I was thinking that an attorney would be an attractive partner for some people, but I am getting the impression that most people around here view their attorneys--if they have one at all--as a line item expense on their budget and not an integral part of their operations.  

Turnkey operators love to advertise that way because it often makes their investments appear to be more attractive than they usually are, but it is often total bunk based on blue sky pro forma projections that you will never see or achieve. 

I think what attracts investors to TX who live in CA is the lower cost of entry.