@Jon Klaus, I chose to become a broker because I wanted to learn real estate from the perspective of working with customers and with the hope that I could somewhat combine the two, investing and brokering.

We are working through the TTW-like documents and the workflow for investors on our site with the securities attorneys right now and I expect this to be functional sometime in June.We have another deal on South Center that we modified the CC&Rs for that we will extend the contract on and start a 2nd crowdfunded raise on iFunding for in about 1-2 weeks.

The "C" in CLTV stands for Combined.

@Maurice Horton To use the @ function just type @ then the name with no spaces.

Use the "People to Know" search function on the right side of your screen and look for investors that live near you and connect with them.Welcome aboard.

Let's think these through:Financing is important because when you've found a bird you have to have a way of bringing it down, which in most general terms is a function of having access to money - financing is important.Talking to a realtor will result in gaining access to MLS listed property.

Or is there any simple way to combine her larger IRA money with my smaller amount, or do we just use hers and leave mine in my existing IRA?

Over time, if you get a little appreciation, a little rent increase - combined with your paydown and tax benefits, you have something with some value.This also depends on your goals, net worth and other assets.

I have two duplex side by side on one lot of land (two building). one mortgage. rent all four unit (not owner). how do i list my depreciating, in four diffence column or combined together rather than splitting anything?

Is this a debt or equity deal or a combination thereof?