If your employer is allowing you to save retirement money, a self-directed IRA could help you if it is from a past supplier.I am 59 years old and I found BP about a year ago and I am  deciding what to do.  

These elements sent me back to the workplace where I know I don't have any business being, like where I am now.

More details:Personal Monthly Contributions: $250/month Employer Match Contributions: $62.50/month100% vested - meaning if I were to leave my W2 job today, I could take full advantage of the Employer match to dateI think I've answered my own question by typing this out, but part of me can't get past the "free money" from the employer contribution (my employer matches a quarter on the dollar). 

(underwriter will probably want to see six months of bank statement records showing receipt of rents)- B) Builders Employee Purchase - the 85% LTV restriction is removed or may be exceeded if an employee of a builder, who is not a family emmber, purchases one of the builders new houses or models as a principal residence- C)corporate transfer - when companies buy a house and sell it to any employee who has been renting from the employer's property - D) (applicable to you) Tenant Purchase - 85% LTV restriction may be exceeded if the current tenant purchases the property where the tenant has rented the property for atleast six months immediately predating the sales contract.

Employment outcome is always the best one I look for.

I'm trying to put together my 'plan' to transition to real estate investing, but I'm a few years away and will be living the cubicle life. I work in communications / public relations (corporate), and I'm wondering wha...

The location is fairly isolated from they key employment centers, there is really no reason for good tenants to want to live there.

We want to be able to spend time with her on our terms, not on an employer's terms.  

Hi Brandon,I suggest you request a copy of her original application form and ask to update all information (employment, etc.)  

@Donna Arrogante The pros and cons of self employment, more cash in bursts but can't prove real or steady monthly income.