@Jennifer UmbaughTo learn more about the IRA prohibited transaction rules, see the following. https://www.irs.gov/retirement-plans/plan-participant-employee/retirement-topics-prohibited-transactions

Consequently, you will not have to wait long at all for your money.Select the Borrowers CarefullyFor you to get the most from any private lending, a good idea is to choose what type of real estate investment you wish to participate in as a private lender.

See below. how would being a real estate professional help me making under 150k - Answer- If you are RE pro, you can deduct all the rental loss if you materially participate in your rental. 

Hi all, just wanted to start out with a quick thank you to all who participate in the forums, it's been an invaluable resource to me as I start my journey into property investing.

I found this very interesting article about Airbnb in Tucson that I thought it would be of interest to investors who are having intention to start their Airbnb business:Original Article Courtesy of Carol Ann Alaimo of tucson.comShort-term vacation rentals a multimillion-dollar industry in TucsonBusiness is booming in the land of sunshine and saguaros for those who rent to tourists through a popular online booking platform.Tucson property owners collectively took in more than $8 million from Airbnb rentals last year and demand continues to soar in the run-up to the city’s annual gem show.About 53,000 visitors stayed at local Airbnb properties in 2017, a 73 percent increase from the year prior when about 30,500 did so, said Laura Rillos, a spokeswoman for the San Francisco-based company.Total rental income for participating Tucson property owners jumped from $5.1 million in 2016 to $8.4 million last year, Rillos said.The short-term rental trend has been good for the local economy because it serves those who otherwise might not come, said Dan Gibson, a spokesman for Visit Tucson, the city’s tourism bureau.That’s especially true during peak periods when local hotels tend to sell out, such as during the gem show or homecoming weekend at the University of Arizona, he said.

No....you typically sign a document at closing that says if any mistakes were made, that you will participate in the rectifying of that mistake. 

Thanks for participating @Roy N. !

@Cody L.There are several thousand taxing authorities in Texas and a low  percentage participate. 

Would you please describe a what you think is a C property to see if I can participate in the discussion.

Listen to podcasts, read blogs, participate in the forums. #4  There are many successful investors here who hold properties in class D and class C neighborhoods.