This deal showcased our effective renovation strategy and commitment to delivering profitable outcomes.

This deal showcased our effective renovation strategy and commitment to delivering profitable outcomes.

What's interesting to see is what would be the effect of all this in the 3rd quarter ? 

It sits right on the end of Lake Erie and gets ALL the lake effect snow.Not a show stopper, they know how to deal with snow and weather in Buffalo, but it is something to work into your numbers when you are doing your due diligence on a property.

An assumable mortgage is effectively a 'portable' loan.

I found a big 2200 SF+ split level house with two kitchens, two living rooms, and two entrances that would be 'effectively equivalent' to what we have now in a condo with a noisy family directly above us (that likely to hears our TV and bits of our conversations).

As with any real estate transaction, it's crucial to have clear agreements and legal counsel to navigate the process effectively and protect your interests.

Be sure to factor in the effect of Unrelated Business Taxable Income (UBTI) if you borrow money (non-recourse loans only) to purchase the property by the self-directed IRA. 

It's an area where some struggle (especially in the beginning), but it's certainly overcomeable - and it's something that can definitely get easier when you get more established, learn how to advertise effectively and build up a buyers list.To put it as simply as possible, I'd say it's ultimately a matter of:Buying the right properties in the first place.Offering a compelling price point (which usually isn't hard, if you buy it right).Compiling the information well (with good images and descriptions).Getting your listing in front of as many eyeballs as possible (and keeping it visible).If you're able to, provide the option for seller financing, so buyers have more ways to buy your property if they're unable to get the cash from another source.Does that make sense?

@Bruce Woodruff:Its not about saving money.. that just happens to be the coincidental effect of sourcing for your own materials and labor.