You can structure it as an LLC or joint venture, which offers clearer tax and liability benefits.Your son doesn’t need to be on the loan or title if he's a silent partner, and you can manage the mortgage, credit, and insurance.

A HELOC offers flexibility and interest-only payments but can be risky with rate fluctuations.

47 - What type of landscape (this offers as many questions as I have listed already)?

I didn't have enough space in the Title:Novations where the investor uses a Limited Listing that puts them as the primary contact for scheduling showings, receiving/accepting offers and negotiating are brokering without a license.Novations where the investor actually hires a real estate broker to handle the aforementioned for the seller are not included. 

Owners mistakenly ASSUME all PMCs offer the exact SAME SERVICES and PERFORM those services EXACTLY THE SAME WAY, so price is the only differentiator – so, they often select the first PMC they call or that calls them back!

In addtion to the typical 'SOLD' Comps, I also always run Comps on what is currently offered for sale.

I would like to offer a place to sleep in the living room but I'm not excited about the options I see for sofa beds or sleeping sofas.

Find out what they offer as far as education and support, what their fees/splits are and what their expectations might be.Remember, you will need a certain amount of continuing education hours, and you will want a Brokerage that has the support you need to help you through your contracts and answer questions.

I recommend having a contractor walk through the property before submitting your offer, or you could make your offer contingent on a contractor walkthrough.

Whether it’s making an offer or calling a seller—momentum matters.What’s holding you back from your first deal?