This helped us identify what the past few years of population growth data looked like for SE North Carolina. 

@Dan Schwartz yes, manage with an S or C Corp to siphon profits and reduce SE tax exposure.

Andy’s IRC 415 limit is based on 20% of the combined income of $10,000($100,000 – $90,000), less the ½ self-employment (SE) tax.

On the subject of Quit Claim deeds (but not lending per se) I've heard of a technique when buying a property subject to the existing mortgage to offer a pre-signed Quit Claim deed to the seller to be held in escrow by title company or attorney as a protection mechanism for the seller in the event the buyer doesn't follow through with their obligation to make the mortgage payments.

Want to start incorporating that into my analysis of properties.LLC Questions:-Looking to invest in markets we already know so SE PA area or Nashville, TN market.

No matter how you package that sentence, those words... it all means the same.Without credibility (i.e. people believing you can do what you say you can do) you will make no deals.Again, this has very little to do with a brand, per se.

@Troy Williams There's really no one-size-fits-all structure; a lot of factors have to be considered when structuring entities, which is why it's very important to have a real-estate-savvy CPA and attorney on your team.That said, I'd like to address a few points:You can elect to be taxed as an S Corp even if you are the sole member of an LLC.Under the S Corp structure, you cannot declare "whatever you want" as self-employment income subject to SE tax.

I am entertaining a purchase in the Linden Heights neighborhood of Dayton, OH (SE part of the city).

I'd also rather take a nap than take the time to ministep a course and earn SE income.Cookie cutter systems for wholesaling and tax sales do not work in all areas. 

Hi everyone,I'm in SE Michigan and I'm preparing to rent out my first home.