Consider an installment sale if financing is an issue.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

The key is that the gap funder is usually someone you know and have a relationship with.

Splitting the gift across multiple years may reduce immediate tax reporting but requires appraisals, legal documentation and proper structuring.If the house is highly appreciated, holding it for inheritance may be more tax-efficient because the recipient would receive a stepped-up basis to the FMV at the time of your passing, eliminating much of the capital gains tax liability.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

You also will need to have multiple lender relationships as you grow. 

If said guru also has a relationship with an LLC creation company that over-charges by thousands of dollars, then it’s obvious why they tell you that you need one!   

While adding compliance costs (filings, payroll), this structure is beneficial, especially for larger portfolios.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

Give them all the details, contact information, time lines, relationships, etc.  

Over time, we’ve developed a strong relationship with the Housing Authority across various neighborhoods and ZIP codes.

Networking is such a crucial part of real estate investing, and I definitely want to focus on building strong relationships and finding great partnerships.

He's great".I recently went to a conference (that fortunately was free) where a really famous name in the flip space talked for an hour about how important relationships and authenticity are in the real estate business.