Many people saved a lot on taxes utilizing those vehicles versus a Defined Contribution Plan like a 401(k).  

It's very difficult to find a good property management team as many OOS investors are using the good ones; therefore, the good ones are running around like a chicken with their head cut off and can only keep up by expanding their team.

They will usually let it run through three or four times on the auction set without hitting the reserve and the formula for reduction, which is similar for REO on the market, is reduction of ten percent every thirty days until it sells.

Quote from @Gerald Wallace: I'm playing Devil's advocate and running your numbers through the worst-case scenario.

U may have a run of a few years..

@Marian Smith@Lena TruongI have bought notes from them and the individual who runs AHP is well respected.

But you have to understand the seller is taking on a significant risk of having someone else run the property and not knowing if they will get the final payout.If you are getting typical rates, why would you not just buy the property outright with 20% down and obtain mortgage financing from a lender?

After 1yr we run a return on equity calculation, how much is our monthly cash flow divided by our equity position.

I want my GPs to buy their mountain home, fleet of luxury vehicles, and fly first class or private, of course!

Run!