An IRA is a retirement account, if you have enough money in a retirement account where you can invest in RE and if you plan to use ALL earnings for retirement purposes, it is perfectly fine. 

While MLS data for rent comps is not perfect, it is at least an actual recording of something that you know for sure that was rented at a certain price.

Hey Dallas I think you have the perfect inspiration to succeed! 

Any in the city of Los Angeles would be perfect.

If accepted, this property would be a perfect candidate for the BRRRR strategy.

Have some background music for video and don't talk unless you have a perfect script.You can do it easy with help of a freind for moving and vacuuming the floors so they look untouched.

A few of these have long term tenants and have one vacancy which is perfect for a owner occupied investment.I would like to live in the vacant unit and manage the tenants that are already in-place, however I do not have the necessary down payment in order to acquire the property on my own.What are some strategies/deals I could use to purchase this property and how are they typically structured?

That sounds perfect thanks so much Account Closed, i wasn't sure if they'll provide such list to real estate investors but seems great i'm going in person on Wednesday due to the fact government places are closed tomorrow for election day.

An agreement as such is the perfect way to get an equity piece of a deal without bringing money to the table.    

Perfect now last question, explaining this to a family member it's just telling them to make me a authorized user and i would never ever use the card.