Also, please bear in mind costs; some states could have annual fees for an LLC in the hundreds of dollars (e.g., California),  whilst other states have no such fees (Texas).

@Scott Wolf That was my biggest fear.

Pretty much anywhere in the Midwest.Recommend picking a city you have relatives or friends in, or that you'd like to visit annually and check out your investments.DM us if you want info on Detroit, which is on a major comeback!

Here’s a detailed breakdown of these two types of markets and the factors that contribute to each:Cash Flow Market, a cash flow market is one where rental income exceeds the expenses of owning the property (mortgage, taxes, insurance, maintenance, and property management), resulting in positive monthly cash flow for the investor.Key Characteristics:High Rental Yields: Properties typically have high rental yields compared to their purchase prices.Stable or Slow Appreciation: Property values increase slowly over time, if at all.Lower Property Prices: Generally, property prices are lower, making it easier to achieve positive cash flow.Higher Rental Demand: Strong demand for rentals due to economic factors, demographics, or local employment conditions.Factors Contributing to Cash Flow Markets:Economic Stability: Stable job markets and steady local economies that support rental demand.Rental Market: High percentage of renters compared to homeowners.Affordability: Affordable property prices relative to rental income.Local Policies: Landlord-friendly laws and regulations.Appreciation Market, an appreciation market is one where property values increase significantly over time, offering substantial capital gains upon sale, but rental yields may be lower, resulting in lower monthly cash flow.Key Characteristics:High Property Value Growth: Significant annual increases in property values.Lower Rental Yields: Rental income may not cover the monthly expenses, leading to lower or even negative cash flow.Higher Property Prices: Generally higher property prices, which can make it harder to achieve positive cash flow.Strong Economic Growth: Rapid economic growth, population influx, and development.Factors Contributing to Appreciation Markets:Economic Boom: Strong local economy with job growth and high-paying industries.Population Growth: Influx of people moving to the area, increasing demand for housing.Infrastructure Development: Significant investments in infrastructure, amenities, and services.Desirability: High quality of life, good schools, and attractive neighborhoods.I hope this information finds you well. 

Hi All,I'm looking for the easiest way to track appreciation on an annual basis.

If you're self employed with no w2 employees working more than 500 hours annually other than you and your spouse, you can qualify for a Solo 401k which has benefits the SDIRA does not have. 

Put in stocks and have roughly 2M in 7 yrs (compounding at 7% annually in stocks giving 3.5% yield). 

I've always thought that the annual Fair Housing training we always had to take in banks was stupid and almost insulting to our intelligence, but after seeing your post, I would highly recommend seeking out and taking courses on Fair Housing, ADA, and other relevant real estate-related regulatory courses.

Let's say I have 500k down payment and borrow 500k, and the monthly mortgage payment is 5800, and out of that, 4800 is mortgage interest, and I pay 2500 annually for insurance and 10000 for property tax, could anyone please let me know how much UBIT I would be subject to?

Questions I have:- do I structure the deal where investors are paid out on an annual basis or keep them in as equity partners until we refi once the project is complete (3 to 5 years down the road)?