I've always said you should do AT LEAST 10 note deals in this risky business using your own funds before using other's money, but I realize that is not practical for many.There's no better way to learn than to get your hands dirty and do a deal yourself with your own funds. 

Obviously people need clean water to live, if you are saying that the water is contaminated, then I would say yes tenants will not like that and it also puts you in a risky position if they do get sick on it. 

Let her see other people being successful in what you want to do and she may change her definition of risk. 

I like these for locals who self manage and can really stay on top of them.. could be pretty risky from Burlingame Always take into consideration that the market prices for risk.. and your risk here is tenant stability and how they treat the units.

Big difference because then it’s a wrap which is more risky and may not be wise

In any case, it sounds like it would be pretty risky for me.

Remember that it's not an "I must win so you must lose" proposition.

No personal experience on buying auction homes, but it's a super risky path for a new investor.

Depends how risky you want to be.

You hold property at 80% LTV in poor neighborhoods while making $200 per door...to me that's extremely risky and akin to gambling.