Hey,Is anyone out there still investing in commercial real estate? 

@Troy F. speaking from experience as a licensed real estate broker in Iowa and in the Cedar Rapids MLS, the Cedar Rapids purchase agreement specifically calls out a clause if the property is a rental property (Y or N).

How Real Estate Investors Can Leverage Private Lenders for Profitable PartnershipsJoint ventures (JVs) are a powerful tool in real estate investing, yet many investors shy away from them due to misunderstandings or a lack of awareness about how they work.

Friends wanted to rent it and so we did and they always paid on time.

I enjoy owning it.Do you invest in real estate to make a profit or solely for the enjoyment? 

Quote from @Kaushik Sarkar: Hi,I am looking to invest first time with a turnkey developer,  who is buying the land and building a multi unit commercial retail center and some apartments.

Unfortunately, the septic company is taking their time, and I’m still waiting for the replacement to be completed.

I've been speculating the markets in the Midwest for some time now and recently decided to make a post on BP to attain more insights from people who live & invest in these markets.

To give you some hope, in the mean time of your RE losses, many of us are doing very well. 

For investors who lack knowledge and/or time, want to own physical real estate as part of their portfolio, and want to be as passive as possible on the real estate side of the investment, we've created a great route.