A few rentals along the way but realistic on returns 5 to 6% for solid A/B class is where we like to be.

This could be a huge problem, as the "the rent is too damn high" people will be extremely upset with huge surges in the cost of living, felt acutely in some major metros.3) 2027-2029 should see a return to a more normal inflation adjusted rent growth curve, with the caveat that if supply continues to remain relatively low, we could see national rent growth outpace inflation in these years as well, so long as interest rates remain high. 

What type of loans are you buying, performing, non performing, seller financed?

Accelerated depreciation, taxable income forecasts, and running various numbers/scenarios.Point is that tax planning/financial planning is not the area to skimp.   

If it isn’t repaid, it can be treated as a taxable distribution, which adds to the risk.

Ask him for proof of his success by being transparent with his car titles, deeds and tax returns and his default is to insult you while touting his amazing lifestyle. 

I'm also open to discussing the properties I have purchased, analyzing which deals have been successful and which ones have not.In my experience, out-of-state investors who buy single-family homes in the suburbs usually see better returns.

I opted for added a $200 non-refundable deposit. 

Property LLC is owned by Holding LLCHolding LLC is owned by Jane Doe.If you were shutting down the LLC and wanted to just put the property in the name of Jane Doe who owns the holding company who owns the LLC.Do you actually need to transfer monies back and forth or would this be done by a journal entry as a non cash distribution?

I can’t attend local real estate gatherings and any investor I network with won’t share their contractor without getting anything in return.