There is a John Deere dealer about 5 miles away. 

In general, financial advisors that work for a Broker-Dealer charge 6.5% on the front end.

You could get a broker dealer but expect to pay 5-10% in commissions for every dollar raised.

There are also others who assist in teaching you DD.Another route is to find a broker-dealer who invests in alternative investments like real estate funds as they will have done a lot of DD on the sponsor as well. 

I'm a dealer in NC and have been in the biz since the late 90's.

I pay self employment taxes on myinterest income from mortgage notes because I am considered a “dealer” and am in the business.

That is what is meant by slow flip except generally you will use borrowed funds to buy distressed property and sell for more with financing--similar to what some used car dealers do but with an appreciating asset instead.

Since flips are typically treated as dealer properties, profits are taxed as ordinary income.Please make sure your entire structure is properly analyzed for you to save most amount of taxes.

My goal with REI is to gain financial freedom, spend more time with family here and that are out of town (and therefore cost more to go see), and to be able to buy the things I want ( I love cars and live very close to some luxury auto dealers lol)!

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