My goal is to create financial security for retirement.

Or should I grab plans from a local builder and work with their architect to modify the plans to more of my style?

(As I navigate my service business, I've realized that there are more lucrative avenues available.

I’m thrilled to announce that I just closed on my first investment property within one week of joining the BP community!

I don't have my CPA, and I want nothing to do with tax prep.

My uncle has agreed to allow me to use his system, employees and resources to build my own trailer park empire.

Make sure you talk to a Banker or Loan officer that is well versed in both SE (Self Employed) income and also Non/QM programs.One tip I will give you as a Banker is open up a "Business Checking account" and for the next 12 months pay "Everything" out of that account. 

Do you want this thing to be the tipping point for them to leave and you have turnover costs and a vacant unit? 

I prepare my taxes myself and cannot find a way to reduce my tax burden through real estate. 

I've done most of my investing out of state.