Especially as it relates to being able to rollover IRAs and old 401k money into a Solo401k.Self employment allows you to contribute large amounts to Solo401k to reduce FICA taxes.

Seems there's been some reorganization and my investor relations contact from Four Peaks moved on. 

A new investor especially, probably won't know about all the disclosures and mandatory notices that are required in relation to a sale or that they can be an out if not provided all the way up to the date of closing.

Hello Erick a "good deal" is relative. 

There can be specific issues that can cause the distribution to be taxable related to partners having enough basis / debt basis to distribute the proceeds. 

that we’ve learned in our 24 years, managing almost 700 doors across the Metro Detroit area, including almost 100 S8 leases:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+ (roughly 5% probability of default), zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680 (around 10% probability of default), some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.

In our still relatively limited experience, seller financiers are usually looking to get a higher asking price in exchange for the favor of the private loan. 

If you can relate, what were the first steps you took and how did you build your confidence in REI?

My sons are of homebuying age but the barriers to entry are so much higher than they ever were before.

My age is catching up to me after shoveling for 2 hours yesterday.