Steady pay, you can learn how to manage property and deal with people, and you'll be licensed to handle sales on the side.

The IRS generally does not allow you to deduct expenses for a property that has not been placed into service, as deductions typically apply to operational properties actively being used to produce income.

basically if anyone has any tips when it comes to researching plots of land in order to make the right purchase i would greatly appreciate it get with a realtor. we underwrite land at no more than 10% of after built value. in our market we build under the average new build value which is about 515k. we like to be around 420-450k and smaller footprint about 1500 sq ft with attached garages. we build close to urban core where everyone wants to live and net migrations match up. but suburban is fine. if you give more context I can help but in most markets land is a buyers market. most people aren't looking at it or buying it. 

That sure is a pretty looking bridge, I hope the local people find it to be a very useful thing.

James and his people who manage the program are nice and give basic sales and negotiation advice but not much that moves the needle in any situation.

My wife and I have overhauled our personal budget to reflect the 'pay yourself first' approach (allocate in order: income comes in -> invest -> donate -> fixed expenses -> variable expenses -> fun $$).We are looking to see what experienced people generally recommend for a holding tank for that 'invest' allocation while we target our first real estate deal.What financial vehicles have you guys used that works well for this?

This is a great place to learn and to connect with people so take advantage of all the great resources.

I still think that the appreciation question boils down to the "Do people with options want to live here?"

I'm not looking for partners, but rather people to collaborate with as I'm working to scale my business.  

This is the max it seems most "A" lenders will loan too, I might get 50% from a credit union but that still probably not help in the short term.How do people keep going?