@Scott Groves, The intermediary you select will have their own exchange accounts where your funds will need to be held.  

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Since you're not starving, you can be more selective on which clients you work with.  

I just recently joined BP as part of my REI education and due diligence. I am in the military and as most know, military bases aren't always in the best locations. That said, anywhere I'd be interested in buying some ...

On the coffee shop side, I know there are more selections than ever now, but I go to Rise Bakery a lot, and have been meaning to try out Taza, have read reviews that state its'  very study / work friendly. 

If you can afford it just take your time to start investing because most markets are low in inventory and prices tend to be high.Just do what is average in that neighberhood that you select.  

Select 3-5 at least and call to interview a few them.

All you should be calling your house is a rental, who you rent to is irrelevant to the policy, you could say it's for retirees, but legally it's just a rental and anyone can rent it.You also need to be careful in your tenant selection process trying to weed out the public to provide housing for only students.

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I live in a rented Bellevue WA home, my family is still small and house is rented below market as of now. I want to buy/Invest in Real estate, my problem is – If I buy sometime to live myself then it has to pass in my...