You are walking into a potential situation that can break your heart, break your bank account, or break your will to ever try this again...Maybe if your lucky, all 3https://phillysheriff.com/property-listing/ Thank you for the information!

Some folks DO try make it a scam - it's not in and of itself. 

Since you’re already networking and have some good realtor contacts, focus on narrowing down your investment strategy (like buy-and-hold or house hacking) and target markets with solid cash flow potential.

Since the real estate is part of the transaction you can't do the 1031 exchange.You could consider an installment sale, to potentially spread the tax liability over several years.

@Olivia Blake how much money will you potentially lose by strong-arming a tenant and then having them break the lease early - or even just not renew?

@Apryl Skahill To get your risk-averse spouse on board with real estate investing, start by educating him with beginner-friendly resources that highlight the long-term stability, cash flow potential, and tax benefits of real estate, such as depreciation deductions and offsetting W-2 income.

I’m a realtor and investor in Indianapolis, and I’d highly recommend adding Indy to your list of potential markets.

In efforts to get more experience with IOS, we are seeking a financial partner that potentially has experience with this asset class. 

In fact, some of the best opportunities in real estate come from properties that others overlook—distressed homes with potential that just need the right investor to bring them back to life.If you’ve been in the game long enough, you know that distressed properties can offer huge upside, but they also come with their own set of challenges.

We’re looking for Excel models to compare these options and calculate potential net worth in both scenarios.