As more new investors join the market in hopes of capitalizing on the benefits of real estate, there are several things to be aware of.  I have unfortunately been witness to some areas of misunderstanding.  You need to have access to capital- There are ways to team with investors to have the capital for down payments for a loan, but they will expect a return on their investment.  This may result in a longer evaluation period and more requests for information.  If you are planning to utilize other people’s funds to get into a deal, do not risk your investment