Mainly because without deep level knowledge those unknown little mistakes add up to big amounts of lost money ( a compounding effect ).The same holds true when when you are an expert in something in that you catch almost all the little things that can really eat into your success with an investment.

If he is more involved or engages in the activity with regularity it would be treated accordingly as self employment Which could be a good thing from a tax planning standpoint.

As a licensed Realtor, you are providing a service of value, and if you were to give that to your IRA for free, you are in effect adding value to the IRA - which could constitute a self-dealing, prohibited transaction.  

Then we would buy a new sf to live in soon (we are engaged and plan on getting married in a yr or two).My real estate goals are not based on instant money now but on long term goals 15-20 yrs from now.  

I can't picture in my head how a house from 1930 would have the type of architecture that would lend itself well to this effect - maybe you can post up a picture? 

What classes and where you take the classes is going to effect the cost.Once your up and running I have found I need to buy 1 property ($100K+) a year and the licence pays for itself.

Your flooring will go down better, wear better, and the warranty will remain effective if you follow the manufacturer installation instructions.

Louis are quite detached from downtown so I can't see there being a big effect on prices because of a new stadium or conversely if the team leaves.

Any other resources for finding deals before they make it to the MLS that you've found effective?

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