I am looking to purchase real estate for both investment purpose as well as to offset as much tax liability as possible. 

Just got off the phone with another DIY landlord looking to hire a PMC.
They really didn't like our response to their question, "How long does it take you to find a tenant?"
#1 they were uninterested in hearing abou...

I'm sure a lot of other people would in this group as well! 

It costs roughly $100/mo but is well worth the expense.  

Welcome to the community and be ready for a huge amount of information at your finger tips.

More than likely you would need to give up around 70-80% of equity and own a minority - some deals would allows you to buy it back at a set price as well. 

This active income can help me fund my retirement as well as help me get reimbursement for home office and health care premium while lower my tax liability.

Average rents for a well maintained 2 bedroom apartment are easily $1000.  

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I'm looking to purchase my first property with my fiancé (both 25) with the goal being to establish our primary residence together, as well as giving me the opportunity to add equity/value via rehab before moving on and converting the property into a rental within a year or so to kickstart an investment portfolio.An interesting lead that recently came up is my parent's neighbor's house.