Then, I always do what is necessary to ensure the residence is clean, safe and functional:Make sure it is extremely clean and free of odors.Give it a fresh coat of paint.

Good morning Melanie,I can't offer much from the "rehab crew" standpoint; however, I can tell you from a Lender's perspective (I'm Commercial, not Hard Money), outstate is scary.

I feel like I have a unique perspective of the industry being a contractor that caters to Investors.

Read  all you can about it and you'll gain a better perspective and not feel overwhelmed.  

Unfortunately, I am not in a position, from a capacity and experience perspective, to work on remodeling properties, etc.Thank you!

I appreciate your perspective. 

Hello BPer's,We are looking for some expert advice from a CPA perspective that focuses on the relationship between investors and private money lenders.Does anyone have any personal recommendations for an experienced, thorough CPA that can assist us?

Interested in people's thoughts and perspectives on good neighborhoods to invest in Fayetteville or past experiences in mutli-family in this market.

People always like to say they know math, but I don't think they really understand it or are good enough/smart enough to put things into perspective. 

., former employer 401k) to a solo 401k are not reported on Form 5498, but rather on Form 5500-EZ, but only if the air market value of the solo 401k exceeds $250K as of the end of the plan year (generally 12/31);When funds are rolled over or transferred from an IRA or 401k to a self-directed IRA, the amount deposited into the self-directed IRA is reported on Form 5498 by the receiving self-directed IRA custodian by May of the year following the rollover/transfer.Rollovers (provided the 60 day rollover window is satisfied) from an IRA to a Solo 401k or self-directed IRA are reported on lines 15a and 15b of Form 1040;Pre-tax IRA contributions on reported on line 32 of Form 1040;Pre-tax solo 401k contributions are reported on line 28 of Form 1040;Roth solo 401k funds are subject to RMDs;A Roth 401k may be transferred to a Roth IRA (Note that from a planning perspective, it may be advantageous to transfer Roth Solo 401k funds to a Roth IRA before turning age 70 ½ in order to escape the Roth RMD requirement applicable to Roth 401k contributions including Roth Solo 401k contributions and earnings.)