It can be very difficult to get low-cost advice from trade professionals.

I do hate the idea of re-trading on deal but this is the second sewer back up we have witnessed.

Trade schools or things of that nature are a very different story. 

I'm also an engineer by trade and have been actively investing in real estate for 10 years in Waukesha County.

when you have somebody willing to pay over 2.5m you are going to get people that want in river oaks, blvd oaks , west u maybe, memorial hedwig etc...not a condo...yes i know condos trade and yes i know that theres a ton being built...but those are not factors working for you.right now oil and gas execs have a lot of risk on the horizon, they are your target market in my opinion.  

I have my LLC for flipping homes but I’m going to start trading stocks… Should I keep that in my personal name or should I have a LLC for that and then create a holding company that holds my real estate LLC and trading LLC and pay myself from the holding company?

It it not entirely clear what your question is.Taking a shot in the dark, Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT) applies whenever a tax exempt entity (Solo 401k, IRA, or any other type of non-profit) engages in a trade or business on a regular or repeated basis. refer to IRS Publicaton 598.Income derived from passive investments such as rent from real property, interest, dividends and royalties is not subject to such taxation.UBIT was created by congress long before IRA and 401k plans existed, to prevent tax-exempt entities from driving taxpaying businesses out of business.  

The IRC 1031 states trade or commodities are not allowed, but what I am most referencing is the reverse 1031 opportunity.

Hi @Robert Cook - You definitely have the right frame of mind in seeking a mentor - a seasoned local investor can be invaluable in helping you learn the tricks of the trade here.I definitely struggled to find some great mentors myself, however, and I think that my experience could perhaps be of value to you!