Hector, I'll give you some opposite advise than what most on this site are providing. 

It's important to do your due diligence and research the local market, as well as establishing a strong network of professionals to support your investments.Ultimately, the best deals are the ones that align with your investment goals and provide a good balance of cashflow and potential for long-term growth.

For distressed properties I intend to keep as rentals, the buyer pool is greatly reduced and being able to close cash and waive inspections provides a lot of negotiating power. 

. - LLCs provide minimal legal protection in case of an incident. work with an asset protection attorney to come up with a better plan if they are that concerned. also have great insurance and an umbrella policy. 

I tend not to provide financial advice but would say as I get older my risk profile will continue to decrease.

We review a multitude of data sources to provide a real-time view into a real estate market

If your return of equity is below a 5%, I say redeploy the money into an asset that can provide you 8+ % cash on cash returns.

National dues could see a raise in the multiples, or come with a special assessment of an extra $500.

Consulting with a real estate attorney or financial advisor experienced in such arrangements might provide valuable insights into making this deal happen smoothly.

Most newbies have a good experience with a contractor but they want to beat them up over a change order that is totally out of the contractor's control or that the contractor doesn't want them to provide their own crappy materials.