You want to make a thoughtful, intelligent, sophisticated offer backed by the research, comps and evidence supporting your price and ability to close.

A well rounded base of experience and knowledge is important for the technical aspects of real estate as well as giving you the ability to connect with people.

And I've felt constrained by the limits on my ability to raise rent (market is a bit higher than what Section 8 will pay).

Several reputable companies provide individual investors with the ability to set up self-directed retirement accounts.

I would take advantage of your ability to access freddie fannie backed loans by using a different strategy.

Hey, @Rachel Reese.I’m a newbie but, I like to respond to situations like yours because it makes me call on and employ the knowledge I’ve attained about REI, and the skills and abilities I’ll need to employ to close a deal myself.

@Adam Weisenburger If you haven't house hacked yet, or if you have the ability to do it again I would recommend you start there.

I have money, but still manage to pay a bill one day late. 

I am very comfortable operating in this space and I am confident in my ability to be successful in the business.

Why should the seller reveal their financials to someone that may have zero ability to close on the property?