ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS get the VERIFICATION OF DEPOSITS from the institution/bank where the money is AVAILABLE before letting anyone know about your deal!

I think both institutions offer unique opportunities to better than average cash flow with the right purchase and strategy. 

Thankfully I'm in Ohio which has actually added a chapter and language to the revised code in an attempt to prevent cities from implementing policies that institute rent control or rent stabilization in any form.

I would also speak to your lender, financial institution and the Realtor/Broker professionals about this situation so, you can make sure you are on the right track, and everything works out in your best interest.

I think institutional money and large PEs maybe one of the biggest culprits that's driving the home prices and rents all across the States higher than ever before. 

As you mentioned in your post about using education materials to stay away from prohibited transactions, that's a great plan and most institutions offer a variety of educational materials.

My attorney advised me and my spouse to setup separate revocable trusts for asset protection but I'm finding that some financial institutions do not allow accounts to be held in title under more than one trust.

Im very interested in finding an institution that calculates its rate basedon libor.

leave the old **** houses alone cheap doesn't mean good. if it was so good reits and institutions would be doing it.

Banks and credit unions can also offer flexibility for investors that engage in strong relationship-building strategies, offering discounts and solid loans in exchange for borrowers willing to use the institution for other purposes (savings accounts, etc.).