I understand the cash flow and cash on cash return will be lower, but we are looking at holding these properties for the foreseeable future so, we are expecting to make up for this with appreciation.  

I'm married, have three kids, and I live in an upper-middle class type suburb with the lawn and the white picket fence and it costs so much these days to keep a family there, it makes me worry about the future for my kids. 

If you have your current needs covered and are investing for the long future, i.e. retirement - then Roth IRA is absolutely the way to go.

I think a 1031 exchange wouldn't be a bad idea if you're not making much on the property, and are worried about big repairs coming up in the near future. 

If you are looking to expand to other properties in the future, that option of a cash-out refinance or HELOC on your appreciating asset is always there. 

My long term tenant (a family friend) is moving out and I am concerned how to make sure I pre-screen future tenants effectively without violating any laws. background: this property used to be my primary home and had a very informal agreement with a family friend to rent from me in the mean time.

We have been considering opening a Real Estate LLC to support with this and possible future investment interests.

In your case, the agent also wants to lock you into a future sale, but that doesn't incentivize her to place a good tenant.

Plus, it looks modern and can increase the appeal of your property to future tenants!

Hi all,I just started reading the BRRRR book by Biggerpockets and would be interested in starting in the near future.