Instead, I recommend starting with turnkey properties while you build your local team and establish your boots on the ground.

Protect yourself.Our loan documentation package includes several handwritten forms that the borrower must complete at various points during escrow to establish the intended use of the funds.

For example, with Equity Trust Company, you can establish what we refer to as the Universal IRA.

Establish a Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT): By placing the property into a CRT, you can receive a charitable deduction, defer capital gains taxes, and receive income from the trust.

I've seen investors allocate 5-10% for capital expenditures (capex) and vacancy, but you won't have a clear understanding until you've owned the property for a few years and established a track record.

First of all they need to trust you and you need to have an established relationship in accordance with the 506b rules.

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An advisor, not affiliated with any investment house, who works on a flat fee basis would be a step in the right direction. 

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