I've been a financial planner for 17+ years and one of the main umbrella theories I've learned is that often times, the simpler things are the better they are. 

Quote from @Mary Holland: I'd love to hear about your experiences and how they compare to other types of commercial real estate financing.

This tax is assessed on income derived from the leveraged portion of the real estate owned by the IRA, and also applies on the sale of leveraged property in an IRA.

I just hired a new CPA who is also a real estate broker.

At the end of the day, it really depends on the borrower profile, and their priorities as they relate to time, fees, etc. 3.

No, portfolio income is treated differently than passive real estate income  

Even the safest, least risky investments can and do go belly up from time to time. 

This strategy showcases how buying directly from motivated sellers, renovating strategically, and selling retail can yield substantial financial gains in a relatively short time frame.

I’ve never been to Ohio but I’ve heard it’s a good market to buy real estate.  

My first reaction to your post is if you're purchasing assets that are throwing off positive cash but your DTI is going up then it may be time to re-evaluate the type of assets or the expenses associated with those assets.  2.