Spent $5,000 to $10,000 for an off the shelf asset protection “system” that doesn’t work in real life; $10,000- - $30,000 for individual planning by asset protection law firms that also doesn’t work, or spend $50,000 on up for true asset planning protection by the few attorneys who have the expertise and experience necessary to come up with a plan that has a reasonable shot at surviving creditor attack.For most the basics will get you where you need to be.

You are required to report worldwide income on your federal and California tax return.Since California's tax rate is higher than Georgia, you are ultimately paying California tax rates when you sell the home.California will provide you a credit for taxes that you pay to Georgia but will still be required to pay the difference.

Ultimately this is what theyve offeredPurchase price $250kDown Payment $5kMonthly payment $100010 Year balloon payment.They will cover all property expenses including taxes.They want tenants gone within 30 days.I still owe $146k on the property.

My ultimate goal is to invest in multi-family properties, but I've encountered difficulties in raising capital.

Ultimately though, the best tool you have is free, it's you.

My plan is to buy a duplex or triplex that I can cashflow through rentals and add value then ultimately refinance and buy more (brrrr method).As of right now I am working through the process of deciding on which market I want to invest in.

A good lender or loan officer will see your specific financial profile, tell you what is and isnt possible, and ultimately should give you suggestions on what to aim for and focus on so that you can get what you need to eventually be ready to purchase. 

Is it a scenario where you, yourself, are the ultimate buyer who is taking over the payments? 

At least in our primary market (Tampa) I think 2023 created a purge of subpar listings and subpar owner's (get rich quick types) and now has created an environment where the good survive and the best thrive and the rest have died. 

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