Also, keep in mind that an IN multi member LLC would require a separate tax return, so you would want to budget for extra admin fees.

Private notes require more work than Stocks / Bonds, is the added return worth the extra work?

Since Landlords are going to be monitored even more now with the price gouging issues surrounding the fires in LA, I would be extra cautious.

The seller pays extra compensation to the listing agent who then splits it with your agent (this is the way most transactions were done before 2024.

I’m also looking into self-settled spendthrift trusts to add an extra layer of protection, especially as my portfolio grows.

   #9  SWEETEN the POT:    Do not think that paying extra rent is going to entice owners to rent to you. 

One extra month of vacancy for the MTR could erase the surplus.

The land is on two tax lots so my plan is to sell the extra lot immediately after closing for a projected $275K.The property on the other lot will be a fix and flip with projected costs of $240K and an ARV of $750K.I plan to use a PML of 2 points and 12% APY for 70% of the total cost.

Also, how much time do you want to spend doing real estate vs. your main job or extra work in order to fund it.

In many markets section 8 is higher than market rate. and investors need that extra return to mitigate the risk of sec 8 tenants generally speaking.