Quote from @Danth Aman: Quote from @Victor Patel: I don't see a problem with this as he has disclosed his financial interest in the property and him being a licensed agent. 

@Jacob HavlovickBigger Pockets is a great place to find a real estate tax accountant.A good real estate accountant can save you thousands of dollars by leveraging entity selection and formation, tax deductions, cost segregations, bonus depreciation and tax planning.I recommend finding an accountant who specializes in real estate taxation, business taxation, financial planning and tax planning.You may want to consider working with your accountant remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for a accountant willing to work with you throughout the year.

Love your wife, but help her understand and see the financial benefits of sacrificing now for the comforts and freedoms that early sacrifices will make in the long term. 

Hello Michael,I echo Jon, completing a 1031 of a single rental into DSTs in straightforward however we typically recommend a portfolio of DSTs for diversification and financial objective purposes.

NYC laws around rentals—especially short- to mid-term—can be tricky, so you’ll want to avoid any compliance headaches.The biggest challenge with this plan is finding a rent-stabilized apartment that makes financial sense and actually gives you breathing room.

It depends on your financial strength, the quality of the property, how many properties you own, etc.I like to start with one significant expense and three months of vacancy.

@Derick JenningsRecommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

I was a SWO for 8 years, and the best thing I did to improve my financial life was real estate investing. 

It could entice you to buy when you are not financially ready to buy.  

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