And they are easier to get than a conventional loan also. 3A)There is a lack of 'traditional tax benefits' to a large degree when investing with a retirement account as far as saving on your yearly taxes.

If you believe in the long-term transformation of the area and have strategies for managing the associated risks, it could be a worthwhile investment, though.

We utilized the VA loan, so we paid all of the fees associated with that and then paid roughly $3500 for closing.

We appreciate your interest in our organization, but surely there is a bitter way...I meant better way to spread the good things the DC Landlord Association is doing & address your concerns.

Of course, you can't protect yourself completely, but this will also help you prepare for buying the next properties a little better, and it's an exercise I generally do when I'm on a showing for a property I'm serious about so that I'm factoring this into my analysis to some degree in a "capex" reserve.Capital ExpenseRoofWater Heater x2All AppliancesDriveway/Parking LotBoiler x2FlooringPlumbingWindowsPaintCabinets/CountersStructure (foundation, framing)Components (garage door, etc.)

It requires anybody who sells, assigns, whatever 2 parcels in a 12 month period to get licensed and associate with a broker.

You can also find lenders by looking at your local real estate investor association website.

Early on (1978) I joined a couple of newly minted Real Estate Investor Association groups.  

While there are costs associated with purchasing properties, the platform itself offers free access to property details and market data.

But you are effectively putting yourself into more debtThere is good debt, and bad debtStudent loans are IMO bad debt - yes you get a degree that gives you a good paying job, but it costs you money every month to hold that debtReal Estate debt if used properly can be good debt.