Whatever you buy you likely won’t keep it down the line as you better define your investment strategy, so my advice is to pick an asset that’s going to teach you the most in the quickest amount of time.

Because obviously there was no skill or courage involved, and houses will definately be cheaper in 20 years. 

Selling that first property was a defining moment in my real estate investment journey.

And here is a PDF explaining it for both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac: https://www.radian.com/-/media/Files/Enterprise/Training/QRG...Understanding Foreign Income Foreign income is defined as income earned by a borrower who is employed by a foreign corporation or a foreign government and is paid in foreign currency.

I know seller financing and it isn't clear how you define "good" creative terms.

Quote from @Dalton Summers: Hope this helps. https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-4735.24(A) Except as otherwise provided in this section, when earnest money connected to a real estate purchase agreement is deposited in a real estate broker's trust or special account, the broker shall maintain that money in the account in accordance with the terms of the purchase agreement until one of the following occurs:(1) The transaction closes and the broker disburses the earnest money to the closing or escrow agent or otherwise disburses the money pursuant to the terms of the purchase agreement.(2) The parties provide the broker with separate written instructions that both parties have signed that specify how the broker is to disburse the earnest money and the broker acts pursuant to those instructions.(3) The broker receives a copy of a final court order that specifies to whom the earnest money is to be awarded and the broker acts pursuant to the court order.(4) The earnest money becomes unclaimed funds as defined in division (M)(2) of section 169.02 of the Revised Code and, after providing the notice that division (E) of section 169.03 of the Revised Code requires, the broker has reported the unclaimed funds to the director of commerce pursuant to section 169.03 of the Revised Code and has remitted all of the earnest money to the director.

Personally speaking, economy and transacting has a patriotic and spiritual component.

From my experience, success in real estate investing starts with clearly defining your goals and continuously educating yourself through podcasts, books, forums, and courses.

The cost segregation studies that typically yield the highest credits and deduction are for properties valued at $150,000 or more or that have lots of added features such as components to operate or high-end custom finishes.

Always formalize the agreement in writing to define costs, profits, and contingencies clearly.Let me know if you need help structuring the deal or exploring funding options.Best,Drago