If you were able to convert your traditional IRA to a ROTH IRA (or a portion of it annually) into a ROTH IRA, this would allow you to gradually take the tax burden over several years, rather than in just one.You would pay the tax on the conversions in the year converted, rather than when you distributed the property to yourself.Jim

Our plan is to use his lines of credit for BRRR's, rehabs and other deals.I feel limited because of my credit situation, which is improving gradually, and all I really have to leverage is the equity in my rental.Our REI goals are parallel:  buy and hold, rehab and wholesale along the way.In a nutshell, he has money and sees value in investing in my city.  

If you gradually work your way up through the construction ladder, it's probably the best way to approach beginning development.

If your annual adjusted income exceeds $100,000, the $25,000 loss deduction gradually phases out.

Today, I have resources available and I am gradually stepping out of the fear factor.

**We anticipate gradually stepping up to market rents over a 12-24 month period.

I think it is absolutely possible to play it safe in RE, buy and hold properties and gradually build a nest egg.

I am looking at gradually getting into the real estate business with the hopes of not having to work a "regular" job one day.

I'd focus on increasing rent rather than building a deposit, and do it gradually over several months.

You will gradually meet local investors.