A tidy profit, plus confidence to tackle the next project solo.On the topic of self-directed IRAs: While they’re fantastic for gaining experience and diversifying into real estate over time, they can feel restrictive if your main goal is scaling quickly.Here’s what I’d focus on:Using Equity Wisely: A HELOC or cash-out refinance could unlock funds to pursue a flip or duplex without touching your 401(k).Partnering Smartly: Your realtor friend sounds like a great resource.

So, I've got a difficult tenant.The main point is that he hasn't paid rent since September. 

It seems like the main value is the property management and not the buy side. 

The main person I talk with just changed shoot me a DM if you want! 

Have you decided on what your main focus and goals are?

Hi @Richard BautistaYour red flag is also my red flag.As an agent who helps investors from out of state the main thing that I always tell them is to FLY OUT TO SEE THE PROPERTY IN PERSON.

Good catch.But the main page refers to yesterday’s ruling.  

I think the best thing would be to knock out the line of credit mainly because I’ve been putting a lot of time into getting my business up and running, BUT if I could knock out the renovating before March that would be a HUGE win.

In those cases, the main criteria we add to our lease is that everyone that comes to stay there must be subject to a background check paid by the company.

The Columbia market -- specifically West Cola, Cayce, North Main, toward Camden, etc. -- appears to have some properties that would cash flow well, but may be limited on long-term appreciation.I'm looking to stick to market-rate properties.