After reading this thread, I must say that it has been enlightening.

It would be immensely helpful if anyone could enlighten me on what to expect on the subjects of fire, elevator and water tower inspections (frequency/cost), building maintenance, insurance, property management, etc.I believe 5% each month and a 2-3 month fee for finding tenants, please correct me if im wrong. 

Apparently the level of financial education in our school system is so low, or none existent, that a third grade level book with no specifics, just broad generalities can become a runaway best seller and be worshiped by both the financial naive as well as those preying on them as a brilliant work of financial acumen and enlightenment.  1.

@David Nolan  Hey David I am coming your way tomorrow,,, Hong Kong Singapore Thailand... not exactly in your neighborhood but close.Next trip will be a true down under.As you know I but many thousands of post on the Aussie websites... trying to enlighten your country men on how to invest safely in the US>

Walt Disney used various trust to anonymously acquire several adjacent tracks of land in Florida, which he then put together and turned into Disney World, and I'm sure he was not the 1st to pull this trick :) @Bill Gulley could you please enlighten us all on the proper way to pull this trick off, the pros vs cons, financing, and if it is worth it for Cluadia?

@Tom Stromar How enlightening to hear that Nanaimo is more investor friendly and is only a ferry ride away.

That wouldn't be more of an enlightening discussion now would it rather than accusing someone you don't know that they hired people from the Philippines to effectively lie on this platform.

Martell for taking the time and enlightening us with your knowledge

Thanks for enlightening us all.

I'm going to list some of the bad things in hopes to enlighten any new investors.1.