HOWEVER, the underlying theory of fundamental analysis has changed my thinking about how to invest.

But just so you know, I carefully considered Birmingham for one of our turn key markets and came to the easy conclusion that the economic and demographic fundamentals didn't support it.

Platforms like Fundrise already have a lot of non-accredited investors.  

The funding is generally structured either debt or equity and depending on which platform you use- vetted and underwritten in one form or another by the offering platform.

The biggest thing is education--know what makes a good and bad turnkey, know how to run numbers, know when to run (haha), and understand market and property fundamentals.

I want to start out by first saying thank you BP for providing a platform for the new and uninformed like myself to ask questions during the starting out phase.Scenario: I am currently refinancing 2 properties I have (1 rental / 1 primary) to pull money out for a down payment on my next property and gain positive cashflow on my rental. 

Some overall fundamentals like Calif 500,000 new jobs last year combined with low rates could extend runs perhaps.

Find a strategy that fits your personality, risk tolerance, goals, and network, then learn everything you can about the basic fundamentals.

Didn't really have a mentor, money, and never went through the fundamental process of actually going through of setting up the deal.

Try to work your way up in the company and use your eventual "construction company executive" position as a platform to start your own real estate development company.2.