So I wanted to run this idea by a few of my fellow investors and see how I can structure this new service!

So I wanted to run this idea by a few of my fellow investors and see how I can structure this new service!

If you structure your VA loan strategically you can avoid the bulk of these VAFF's (VA funding fee's).- no title seasoning on cash out refinances unlike FHA which has 12 months of title seasoning after purchase before you can use market value value or conventional which requires 6 months after acquisition (this applies to CO refinances where you used financing initially to purchase not DFE or delayed financing exception which is an all cash purchase and there is no lien/deed recorded on the property at the time of close), This becomes very handy for  creative RE entrepreneur once you learn how to force equity through adding value to properties you can use VA's no title seasoning advantage to increase the speed at which you move from deal to deal quicker than Conv/FHA- no self sufficiency rule when owner occupying 3-4 unit properties which FHA has (a rule that makes buying 3-4 unit FHA properties in high cost areas nearly impossible) so this a huge plus- use of rental income or other peoples income (OPI) to help you qualify on your 2-4 unit VA purchase (FHA and Conv does allow this too)There's a lot more you can do to optimize your mortgage planning from an investors perspective.With the introduction of the 2018 Tax Cuts, you can structure your taxes strategically to not only greatly reduce the tax impact but also remain bankable to most money sources.

And @Wayne Brooks, most condos cover damage and repairs to the walls and structure of the unit and that's it, as was the case here. 

I would look for something that you can turn into a 3 unit or 4 unit but a duplex may work at least initially — a shell is totally OK (and may be preferred) if you have the budget to renovate (note that you may be able to find a construction loan with as little as 3.5% down although you’ll need to run the numbers to see whether it will work for you).If the answer to the first question is no (or the answer to the first question is yes and the answer to the second question is no), then don’t invest in LA because you are likely able to get better cash flow elsewhere to offset your current housing costs.

My question I would like to get feedback on and start a discussion on is at what age and net worth does it make sense to structure a trust.

Building inspectors inspect structure not plumbing.

Have an opportunity to buy a property which ARV is between $85K and 90K. Seller has a HELOC of $65K with payments of $645 a month. The house needs approximately $20K worth of renovations and I believe I can rent it fo...

The two common choices for doing so are the self-directed IRA and the Solo 401k.The Solo 401k requires self-employment activity, but will allow you to take participant loans while the IRA does not.A few other Solo 401k benefits:Compared to an IRA, Solo 401k contributions limits are roughly ten times higher.There is no custodial requirement for the 401k.You don't need the additional expense and administration of an LLC to have checkbook control.There is a built in-Roth component whereas IRAs are either traditional or Roth, not both.A spouse can also participate in the same Solo 401k plan.The Solo 401k has additional tax benefits over an IRA when investing into real estate using leverage.The penalties for prohibited transactions are less severe, though it's best not to utilize this benefit :)With either structure, it's generally recommended that you do not commingle retirement and non-retirement assets.

I have studied many types of Equity structures in a syndication scenario with various types of preferred returns, equity hurdles, and more, however I have not been able to find anything about how a sponsor can buyout the equity limited partner in a long term hold scenario.