There are some scenarios where you might be able to have a Solo 401k with part-time employees or independent contractors, but you'll also want to look at how long you'd expect to remain eligible if this applied to you.

I don't know all the intricacies of your deal, but we've done some intra-family deals with the advice and help of an attorney.For tax purposes we got an independent appraisal of the property.

Hi all,I discovered real estate investing around a year ago, as part of a larger journey learning about financial independence.

I was wondering if I should get a general contractor to do all of the work or get independent sub contractors like for pouring foundation and framing etc...I was also looking at prefab walls made by wood or steel.

I mainly work on commercials, but have done everything from music videos to tv to small independent features.  

In Independence Missouri you have no choice, all rentals must be inspected with or without your consent or that of the tenant - or according to Independence city council evict the tenant if they will not let the government mandated inspector in the home - although you also actually have to hire the mandated inspector and pay them too in Independence.

Our goal is to build a sizeable portfolio to gain financial independence, while teaching our children along the way.

Personally, what I invest in depends on the market.

I'm currently consuming all things REI - books, blogs, podcasts, etc. in hopes of gaining the knowledge to make an exciting and financially independent future for myself and my wife.

I've also really enjoyed a blog/podcast on personal finance and broader financial independence at  https://www.choosefi.com/https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/11/1...https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/1...