I never feel confident that the appraisor I don't know is going to do anything at all to benefit me.

I'm really interested in helping you out anyway possible, i dont have much knowledge but i know hard labor is definitely a benefit to you.

What would be the added benefits?

I just want to make sure I start off right, in a way that everyone benefits.

I could see the tax benefit of doing flips in a tax advantaged manner but, that's a lot of work for a benefit so far down the road (maybe for someone closer to retirement it would be a different story and an interesting scenario).

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Developing a club would be one of my first objectives when i start considering there are so many benefits of being in one.Currently, i bought discounted books from gary keller and i have a few rich dad poor dad books.

That's not to say that you won't get tax benefits; have appreciation; have the tenants pay down the principal for you; or other benefits over time.

I have a need for increased cash flow, but I know that I can't benefit from the investments that my IRA makes.

First off, the seller is upside down in a short sale and will not be receiving any financial benefit from the sale, so negotiating a better deal for myself with the bank is in no way affecting the seller.