How hard is it to maintain, repair?

Conventional IRAs are limited to conventional investments such as stocks, bonds and mutual funds.

Why do you buy stocks? 

Most of my investing experience is in the stock market so I'm looking to diversity some of my holdings into real estate.In general, not sure if this is a horrible time to be investing in real estate in the DFW metroplex or not, but I'm starting to dig into how to do the necessary homework to identify quality investments.I'd be curious of any information you have to share.Thanks for taking the time to respond.btw, I tried to send this as a message, but apparently I have to upgrade my membership in order to do that.

Keep in mind that the vacancy rate is MUCH lower on newer units (1% vs 5% for older stock) so you'll need to factor that decision in when purchasing an existing MURB.How big a MURB were you thinking of ?

V/R, John.Mission Statement: No later than March 2015, we will begin to buy real estate below market value; provide affordable and well maintained housing to renters; and create wealth and financial freedom for our family.Investment Strategy: Buy and Hold.Investment Vehicle: Du/Tri/Quadplexes.Goals: Consistently and constantly work to build and improve upon relationships with ‘The Team,’ fellow investors, brokers, business owners, and the community at large.

The book shows you how to develop Momentum Charts on Existing Home Sales, Building Permits, NOD, Foreclosure Sales, and interest rates.It took me several days geeking out and collecting the data, but now I just maintain the data sets and watch for patterns.

Are you looking at ROI to get a better return than the stock market?

Mortgagees have a right to preserve the property and the borrower has a obligation to maintain the property.  

The property owner is responsible for maintaining the property.