On one hand you could sell the property and use the funds from the sale to go and look for a new investment property as you move into your spot downtown.On the other hand, by holding the property you are building equity and the property itself has likely increased in value over time and will continue to.

I don't have the financial means to pay for a lawyer so if feels as if my hands are tied. 

Our next door neighbor is deceased, according to property records and we always thought the property is vacant but someone showed up and started throwing bricks at the new sliding door we installed, my workers heard the loud noise and went to check and they claim to see a weapon on his hand and fled the property. 

Thereby keeping the government’s hand off your family’s money. 

Budget has a lot to do with what an investor can do, but personally I prefer option b because the outcome is in my hands.

I know a lot of folks that don't want to be buying in Melrose, and on the other hand I know a lot of folks that are ok with it because they're buying a property in NYC for < $600k. 

This gives them a hands-on role in the operational side of the deal, ensuring the property stays profitable and their interests are protected.Signing for a loan is a big responsibility, and sponsors need to feel assured that their investment is safe.

I was just handed a partnership in a property that has 30% equity today and was given the option of owner financing at $1,000 a month with 0% interest for 10 years. 

My BEST advice is that unless someone is going to invest a lot of time in education and money to gain hands on experience, they’re better off investing in passive investments and leaving the “heavy lifting” to the people for whom investing is a full time occupation.   

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