Those families certainly need support, and from my brief interaction with communicating with you it seems that you would have been a good resource for them

Glad to have you on here.Advice for this site...1) Set up keywords for your area and interests so that you're notified when they're used and then start interacting.2) Read through  The Ultimate Beginner's Guide3) Go through applicable blogs and podcasts as there are a lot of great resourcesAdvice for REI...1) Pick a strategy and study up on what you need to know/do for the 1st step and then do it, then repeat for all following steps until you have completed your first investment then repeat the process and keep learning.

My interactions in the Austin Market are pretty limited I generally try to stay between Lampasas and Waco.

If you are under age 59 1/2, then there is a 10% penalty as well.A self-directed IRA functions just like any other IRA as far as interactions with you; contributions, distributions, timelines, beneficiaries, etc.  

If you visit and don't have the desire to interact, then I say tell him to sell it / 1031.NOTE: Multifamily in many markets is being purchased by new buyers at historically low cap rates (5-7% = net income / price) so it may be a perfect time to sell if you can't imagine owning it for 10 more years.

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I'm also investing more time on learning better sales and negotiation, to get more great deals under contract.I'm getting in the habit of making every single day a networking opportunity while interacting with people out in public & I ALWAYS pick up the phone when it rings.

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