@Ashley Madalone guessing you're asking what the tax ramifications of using pre-tax business funds to invest are.Not aware of a way to buy real estate and avoid paying taxes on the funds unless he'll use the real estate in his business.His tax professional will probably advise he take the funds out as a loan, at a market rate & payment terms.

Most tax professionals do not advise their clients to utilize this approach and it may raise concerns under IRS examination.

They can probably advise you on what to say and how to combat the intrusion. https://www.usa.gov/legal-aid

Quote from @Sandra Feurtado: Is it advisable to visit a potential investment area or is it ok to buy without visiting the area?

I know there are others from Calgary and Edmonton on BP.Hello Theresa Thanks for the welcome and the advise.

Jack,since you run Gelt and do private lending, think of being in first position on a loan with a private lender and that lender just randomly assigns the loan to someone else without advising you.

When I was first on this site I would advised against paid education, I saw it as all grossly overpriced and unecessary.

When looking for areas to invest in I basically advise that you find deals that are available, vet the locations, and then underwrite the deals if you would invest in the locations.

Hire the very best people you can to advise you based on your exact situation and circumstances and then let them help you implement a solid tax strategy that makes sense for you.Regardless of your position and role, this is without a doubt one of the highest leverage activities that you can do.Remember, it's not just about what you make, it's about what you keep in the end that matters most.

I've been advised by a local investor to look off market and utilize seller financing as I don't have much capital to work with nor the 2 years of employment records needed for a bank loan.