Does my 10% down recognized by the bank when I finance this with a bank in three years?

Tips: Does anyone have any suggestions or proven methods that I can put to practice?

We’re lucky to have a very well-attended, nationally-recognized REIA based in Phoenix, and the Tucson meetings generally always have 100+ attendees during the main meeting

But if somebody else is experienced, competent, has a proven tract record, and the risk return ratio is right, I’d probably invest in it as a passive investor.Most deals like this presented to me have not been researched thoroughly enough, don’t have accurate numbers, don’t have specific tactics to accomplish the turnaround, and the promoter doesn’t have a verifiable tract record of success.

However, I recognize that is very difficult in today's market, especially on SFR's. 

Now that I understand the importance of networking, the third hour has proven to be just as valuable!  

For example, misusing DILs can be disastrous in Pennsylvania since we recognize something called the merger doctrine.

I'd go for the security deposit, at least they have something at stake and they've proven they're not completely broke by having one.  

Real estate investing is a great way and proven to build real wealth especially if its passive income where someone else is doing all the dirty work. 

So technically I'm buying them below their Fair Market Value (FMV).My new accountant tells me that if I buy a property below FMV, then have an appraisal or CMA done on it, I have to recognize a gain in that year, even if I don't sell the property.