I have heard from one investor that you either need pay stubs or an employment letter.

New to apartment building investor and would like to employ value add strategies to build equity and wealth,cash flow should be positive.But my main concern is to build equity and wealth.So my target should be mom and pop properties,but as far as I worked with different brokers and research different market,it seems this kind of properties are really difficult to find.Any experienced investor can share insight here?

Hi,I'm a new member from Texas who is currently employed in the energy industry.

It's going to be ordinary income tax either way, without self employment taxes I assume.

Specifically, Eugene and Springfield.My current fulltime employment gives me wholesale access to interior finish materials and all of the right contacts for sub contractors in the area.  

Is being self employed really worth it?

I work a 3 week on, 3 week off rotation so was able to travel while employed.  

I am in no way expecting too much while I maintain my current employment.

You said you were a contract engineer (self-employed, right?)

Then figure out what strategy you want to employe(turn-key, flip, buy and hold, notes, etc).