I chose to down down the "Passive" path originally because I was too busy at work to do anything on the side and almost 13 years later it's still proving to be the right path for me.My suggestion is to consider whether you want to be "Active" or "Passive" and then explore the paths that exist down whichever makes sense for you.And, to answer one of your questions, you do not need to be an Accredited Investor to participate in some syndications (some allow Accredited Investors only while other allow Accredited and Sophisticated Investors).On a final note, I would be happy to help you on the Passive side in terms of questions, etc.

Tough to make a living when you are making buggy whips and everyone is driving cars.OTH is know people with lots of property that just sits vacant decaying.

No I don't, considering I do not.Hope this clears up things and if you two have any more questions I would be happy to address them or if you like come down to CT and I can show you around - maybe introduce you to some satisfied people I have assisted out of a tough time in their life.

Bandit signs are tough to use because there are ordinances against them in many locations, but they can be very effective and inexpensive.You'll soon find the dirty little secret of this real estate investing business.

You need to be sure you're running your numbers for investor prices or its going to be real tough to ever make the numbers work.I say that because some contractors are simply priced out of my reach.

Tough call.

@Adam F.It really depends on how tough your code enforcement people are and what their codes say.

I think anyone dealing in real estate in AZ should be licensed, otherwise the Department of RE can be tough to deal with if there are any issues with a buyer or seller.

A few years later I lucked into a lease option home just on the outskirts of what would prove to be an up and coming neighborhood.

Any other toughs to mitigate and cancel PMI earlier ?