Hopefully your agent can help you out - this is where they earn their money.

On another note something that would reduce general inflation is getting rid of the laws that force (limiting competion) auto manufacturers to sell cars through a franchise dealer model.

Many successful active investors transition to passive investing as a way to diversify into new asset classes or markets and to earn back some of their time and still benefit from the positives of real estate investing.To answer your question - I would allocate a portion of the $200,000 to MF as I believe this is a good time to invest in an asset class that has recently struggled. 

In fact, given the start up costs, the best way to make a profit as an MTR is to earn the continuing support of the property owner served.  

Quote from @Irma Leibas: Quote from @Jaycee Greene: @Irma Leibas Many of my clients that do mid to heavy rehab projects have contractor credit cards from Home Depot or Lowe's, which reduces the amount of upfront capital needed for the rehab. 

I'm going to reduce my rent by $100 as this ratio seems abysmal (quite literally a 0% ratio in view-to-application). 

And to any wondering, no, I don't loose a wink of sleep over using legal tax strategies. yes, I think those who can utilize it have earned it and don't owe a thing to anyone else.

I could sell the property and net $170k and then reinvest that and earn 9% interest annually via lending hard money. 

Hello everyone,I’m a 18 year old electrical apprentice and I’m looking to do a full dive into real estate investing.I am in the union and earning base wage, parking, vacation pay, pension and full benefits are covered.I am saving about 400/w in a high interest savings account right now which is 60% of my pay, I am going to get guaranteed $5/h raises every year for the next 5 years.

Hi members,I recently met my CFP and he concluded that after all these years of accumulation in 401k it's time to take steps to minimize taxes and reduce/eliminate RMD.