The aspect of technology can play in too investing: For example for those that made a play in natural gas and oil 10 years ago maybe didnt know the Bakken reserve would explode and now it looks like natural gas is headed for the basement price wise.

Be sure of your ability to get that mortgage though before getting into the deal.at the very least, you'll need to have multiple exit strategies on something of this nature.

The only advantages I see in the ETF are the ease of liquidity and the fully passive nature it is.Ziv Magen - Regarding zero leverage, while we all are entitle to our opinions, I personally believe ignoring the advanatge of leverage is not the wise thing to do regarding RE, just as abussing leverage is not a wise thing to do.

Granted I go a little overboard, I'm naturally a very approachable person and I enjoy building repoire with people, but this approach has lead to several deals and I find it worth it.

Finally, any utilities not covered by HOA such as electric will need to be incorporated into expenses. estimate $100-$200.2.

Make sure you get a copy of the Operating Agreement, Articles of Incorporation if required for LLCs by the SOS, search UCC filings, etc.Since it sounds like the property hasn't closed.

It's just the nature of the game in today's market in a lot if places.

Hey Sean - That is a natural first question to have so I don't believe you are over-thinking, just make sure you don't let your questions become self doubt.

This fracking in mining technology makes getting natural gas easier and will probably be the heat used in most homes over the next 20 to 80 years moving forward as the price has drastically reduced compared to electric..not to mention the terrible condition of our electric grids nationwide.

I think the seasonal nature of rentals has more to do with the school year than the weather.