@Zach LemasterBest,Melissa, Rent to Retirement Investment Strategist

While gifts exceeding $18K per year (2024) require filing Form 709, they don't create an immediate tax, but the IRS may scrutinize this as tax avoidance.Tax-Saving Alternatives:Prorated Section 121 Exclusion – If you lived in the home part-time, you may qualify for partial tax exemption.1031 Exchange – If your share was an investment property, reinvesting the proceeds defers capital gains.Installment Sale – Spreading payments over time may reduce your tax bracket.Adjusted Basis Review – Factor in capital improvements and selling costs to lower taxable gains.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

I'm new to real estate investing I didn't even get started yet, I'm just looking for a way to get my foot in the door because I know if I don't I never will 

Investment Info:Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.

Does the new Biggerpockets book, “Self Directed IRA Investing” cover investing in real estate through a Roth IRA?

Any other pros or cons to this method of investing for at least getting started? 

@Haneef PorterRecommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in.Why is Property Class so important for investors to understand and apply in their investing strategies?

Lastly, are your real estate investing goals centered around this endeavor or for your personal portfolio, or both?

Investment Info:Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.

Hi, I'm new to RE investing and interested in mhp investing in particular.