My clients are from all over the world investing in the market.

For every angry client we have many more that are doing just fine!

I suggest that you make it a point of finding a good lender, not just someone who can do the job of helping your clients buy their home but someone who is willing to teach you.

While this guidance provides general steps, it’s not legal advice; an attorney will ensure the process aligns with your specific circumstances.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

Most of my investor clients considered properties over 1% rule as reference.

Is it realistic to ask for and expect to get at least 2 landlord references and 2 tenant references (current clients) if I am a " small time" landlord with one property, not multiple units?

For what it's worth, I tried to run your numbers using the proforma I use with my CFO clients and I'm getting an IRR (average annual return) of nearly 23% (see page 2): Kalamazoo Properties

If your clients/or yourself put the time into learning and figuring out a niche in the RE world that excites you, start looking for deals that make sense and always run the numbers.

A 1031 exchange doesn’t apply, but funding through a self-directed IRA can defer taxes, though profits from debt financing may trigger UBIT.To reduce taxes, consider forming an LLC for better expense deductions, offsetting gains with investment losses, or holding the property for 12+ months to qualify for lower long-term capital gains rates.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

North side Chicago I have never even had to give a tenant a late fee and none of the tenants I have placed for clients have ever given them issues either, properly picked people pay like clockwork on autopay.