All of which, I’ve purchased within the last 4 years.

We have worked together for 5 years, and two of your four properties, purchased I believe in 2022, have both renewed their leases and are operating smoothly. 

With a purchase price of $250k, your rent is WAY too low!

I just purchased my first duplex (only SFHs in my portfolio so far) and it doesn't have the gas/water split.

I wouldnt give any consideration to what the seller needs in order to break even in determining the purchase price.

Although the list may seem intensive, I look at it like this: The total cost of all these items can be much lower than the cost to repair a hidden surprise after purchasing a property to flip. 

To defer all tax you must purchase in total at least as much as your net sale.

I am a rookie investor hoping to purchase my first property within the next 90 days.Kwanza Hi Kwanza,The first thing you'll need to decide is whether or not you want checkbook control of your self directed IRA. 

My partner and I keep an excel spreadsheet of rent, our purchases, utilities, taxes, insurance, and money spent on contractors.

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