Expect to put 30-40% down on the property and then consult a self-directed IRA specialist to make sure you understand all the nuances of how to manage the property and pay for repairs. 

If the property contains a residential structure, you can do any necessary repairs to make the property habitable (but not upgrades) and the VALUE (not the cost) of those repairs is an additional charge if there is a redemption.

I will show them how to make certain repairs in a hands-on way as part of this field trip.I am thinking about charging $500 for this offer.

Possible repair costs3.

For example:A quadruplex at $500,000 with 0% down and an interest rate of 5.75% with property taxes of 0.6%, $4,000/year in home insurance and $5,000/year in repairs will have a total out of pocket of $3,980.60/month.

You can deduct expenses like mortgage interest, property taxes, utilities, and repairs proportional to the rental space.

Because I asked my realtor if the landlord could repair some things and she said ""as is" means they won't do any repairs.

I believe the water damage is the root cause of the mold problem, and I’m considering filing an insurance claim to cover the repairs and remediation.For those who have gone through this process, what steps should I take to ensure the claim is handled properly?

I'm supposed to close on two this upcoming Wednesday and on Friday afternoon they requested repairs that had to be done before they would close.  

Fresh paint throughout, minor repairs, updated outlets/switches, backsplash tile in kitchen/bathroom.