I'm open to any options for monetizing the property(renting, buying a fixer-upper and reselling, building on raw land) My personal goals are as follows:Get my dad into real estate investing.

If anyone is open to a conference call early in the new year - to make connections, learn from each other, share our plan for 2020 please let me know.

If you don’t already know what a secured credit card is - it is a credit card you open using your own money as collateral (i.e: If you put 500$ into it, this would be your max limit).

The building just opened, so who knows if those will go down to fill it up.

Open to networking with like-minded people and possibly connecting for future opportunities!

@Deep Johal If you're open to working remotely with a real-estate-savvy CPA, there are a number of us here on BP.

House hacking may be a great way to start.  1-4 unit place.. live in 1 unit.. rent the others... pay a lower downpayment so you have cash reserves to strike on property # 2 I am in your area often on the weekends.. be open to a coffee and convo.Welcome to BPJim 

Common examples are sloped ceilings that aren't high enough, basement areas that, open porches, etc.Bottom line, if you're going to convert a property, you'll need to get floor plans.If you have more specific questions I'm happy to help you out.

For the more aggressive clients, fine distinctions matter and open up some opportunities.....and risks.I would point out that Carl's examples of "how to screw up your IRA" involved specific actions, such as "providing a service" or "extension of credit". 

But typing this Newbie post has been eye opening for me to step and rethink goals.