Both types of accounts are purely trust accounts, and the institution is not serving as an administrator for the 401k plan and layering in any restrictions on what is available to invest in.  

I've also heard that using a realtor, particularly on larger deals, would only slow down the negotiating process and introduce another layer of communication that could cause misunderstandings and confusion.I am a newbie and wanted to get feedback from the BP community on whether I should continue to use her or start negotiating deals myself?

This is a multi-dimensional issue with lot's of layers, and there is no cookie-cutter way to do this. 

Many of the residential foundation problems in the puget sound are rectified by using 'pin' piles which are basically a pipe shoved into the ground untill it reaches a dense "bearing" layer.  

You are just creating an extra layer of insulation between yourself and the same reality that you would be facing if you were the face of your properties. 

if someone tries to sue you for example first the liability coverage on whatever covered item auto or home will kick in then if those limits are not enough the umbrella will serve as a second layer of protection for you, happy to answer any other questions you can think of, thanks.

Being fair, genuine, and ethical are vital both in business and in life--and the better you are at those, the better your outcomes.There is another element at play here, however: the abundance versus scarcity mentality. 

Originally posted by @Joe Villeneuve:Originally posted by @Daniel Levine:Originally posted by @Joe Villeneuve:Originally posted by @Tammy Vitale:.............. and rehab timing, the average is between 4 - 7 per year...never spending the money, using the same money.The numbers:Average cost per deal including rehab, fess, etc

Lien's are what can bite you.. need to stay on lien release's.. some lenders don't but I do... we get release's from all subs and the GC I think for a passive equity investor in these projects it may be add some layer of safety if you are investing in a development project where there will be construction lending from banks. 

It has many layers.