alright yet another newbies opinion... so go get your blood pressure checked with all this salt you are taking in :) If you have a mentor or not, ultimately the one that is responsible is YOU.

We have refrained from reporting anyone because it can be quite a hassle and cause bad blood.

My blood boils when I hear banks making requiremenst if they owned the place.

She pays no tax on income to her IRA.What everyone should remember is the "no self dealing clause" - you can't participate with your own IRA, nor can your spouse, nor can your parents or children (direct blood relitives + marriage) Therefore, you personally can't "own" a portion of the real estate along with your own IRA (or your parents ect) If you were to do that, perhaps that is where the UBIT comes into playAs far as Roth Vs.

You can't get blood out of a turnip (and the tenant knows it).

Once its in your blood you just can't fight it!

I just want to sieze an opportunity to work hard and earn what i can within the real estate realm because i definitely dont want to invest my blood, sweat and time into working for some company that has me by the balls my entire life.

Hi, my name is Randy Richardson and I am new to Bigger Pockets.I currently work in the blood plasma industry, and live in the Richmond, VA area.I am here seeking bigger pockets. 

Too cold for my blood though :) See you around the site.

Petersburg has some deals but with the exception of the great job they've done updating downtown and Central Ave it is still too iffy for my blood.