This works with any type of appreciating property such as real estate, stocks, etcDepending on the appreciation rate, you can potentially see asset values double every 7-14 years.Likely around 7 years if the appreciation rate is 8%Likely around 14 years if the appreciation rate is 4%If you buy something for $100,000 and it appreciates to $200,000, you can potentially take a loan on the $100,000 appreciation which would not be considered a taxable event.However, be mindful that you are paying interest on the loan and you have to payback the loan but yes, it would not add on to your taxable income.

But I still love real estate, just  getting away from landlording. 

When do you think it was more difficult to find a "deal" on real estate, in 2011 or 2019?

Pay attention to the details and be organized Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

I have been devouring books by Brandon Turner to get a better grasp on a macro view of the theories of real estate investing .

I swapped from CapitalOne to Baselane about 6 months ago and it's been highly beneficial to my little real estate biz.

Welcome to BP.My biggest piece of advice is to understand risk premiums in real estate.

In my case, I have residential rentals in one LLC, commercial properties in another, self-storage in a third, and my real estate company operates in a fourth.

HI Matt,You don't necessarily need to be a resident to purchase real estate in the US.

My number one question to any agent would be do you invest in real estate.