My cousins company invests the funds need for a business to expand in return for 49% ownership of the business.

Knowing how to evaluate deals eliminates shortages.He's so impressed, He has referred his cousin to work with us.And that, my friends, is how you turn real estate into a family affair!

I plan screen my own tenants with the help of my cousin who has experience doing this.

I connected with a distance cousin and all was going well and open....until I asked about the land and permission to have access to the deed records that he had copies of.  

He had another sister living there at about 50% typical rent, and one cousin that was also paying about 50% typical rent. 

1)   Protect your real estate from war, I don't think that's possible- if the soldiers are going through an area  they're going to go through there and do what they need to do. 2)   Protect from nuclear war, you are probably just going to be able to protect your own self and your family (if possible).

Also, I'd add that any second position debt, preferred equity, or their brother's, sister's or cousins in any shape or form are at #2 on this list, in really any asset class. 

The stories are legendary: siblings building global brands, spouses scaling real estate portfolios, cousins co-founding tech startups.

Incredibly random.. but my cousin has also built and owns a few STRs in Bali as well.

Don't just go with your cousin/friend/former teacher who may not be as qualified.3.