On that note, it is always risky to go into deals with no agents on either side in my opinion as they are there to make sure the process is going smoothly and everything is following state regulations and is in compliance.

It is super risky and a lot of investors stay away from add ons in general.

If you otherwise have a very strong income and don't need the money then I suppose properties with no cash flow can work in high appreciation areas, but that's a risky game if you aren't independently wealthy enough to eat that year over year. 

I also am big on surrounding myself with the right resources, have the time and have a high tolerance for risk. I

If you take on a shack you plan to rehab as a BRRRR, that could be extremely risky for someone new.

Also the idea that a higher yield must mean a more risky investment is laughable.

The risk is lower than most other forms of investing.  

The cashflow for the Office is so much greater and the potential is so much greater, but so is the risk.  I

I have been interested but it seems incredibly risky getting started with title issues, potential property damage, people still living there and so on.

The problem I have with single family residences is I feel like the cashflow is minimal and that it is a lot more risky because you only have one tenant to cover the mortgage and expenses, so if it goes vacant it's all on you.