Don't get me wrong I know a ton of people having success in those areas but it takes a lot more work and it's more of a full time management job as something is always happening but if you are comfortable in those areas and can find a good enforcer or two(brave rent collectors) to help you out it may work for you.

Most of the time he does busy work and observes, but lately he's been participating hands on in some of our deals.Since he's been busting his butt with us (not for us), other investors have seen his work ethic.

Yes investing in real estate will give you a considerably better yield than say a 4% dividend, but it is also more work and more headache.  

The time it takes to complete the appraisal, title work, and loan documents depends on a number of factors but usually a 10 - 14 day window is necessary.

You walk a house, prepare your scope of work... and as the work gets done..... things are looking better..... and as there are less and less THINGS to notice.... all the sudden MORE and MORE things start to appear......  

One person puts up all the cash, the other person does all the work and they split the profit 50/50.

Late one night, about 1130pm, I drive by on my way home from work and see an unauthorized car in the lot.

As you well know there are no real short cuts in this industry.

This is probably a good DIY project but I will add some tips I have learned from a couple of home laminate projects.1) Do not take cheap shortcuts.

Between work and waiting on the bank.