Also, I first started out thinking that I would acquire the deals using my W-2 earnings only for the down-payments, along with the help of my partners who have W-2 income like me. 

Maybe you can wholesale the next deal to acquire some faster cash without having to use a lot of your own.

I sold both of my motorcycles and used the money as a down payment on my first ever property that I acquired with a traditional bank loan. 

Our overall strategy is to acquire and flip houses in order to generate capital to buy revenue producing properties (apartment complexes ect.) 

Hello everyone,My Husband has been an Iron Worker for 12 yrs and was recently given access to his Missouri annuity since we've moved to California, where he is building up a new one.

., but don't want every eyeball out there having access.

I have a substantial time spread between the payment / sale contract and the vesting of a property i acquired and need to know from where i should start the 12 months count to fall into the long term capital gains

Regarding your interest in Multi-Family's in Raleigh, are you interested in acquiring small multi's (2-4 unit) or apartment buildings?  

This is not a common approach for acquiring a martial home and you should consult with an attorney on the pros and cons of such an arrangement and whether it would be deemed subservient to marital property law.Sounds like you may have other questions beyond the house ... if you are already looking for an exit strategy now.

I am trying to find a short sale or foreclosure with FHA to buy than get a 203k loan than live in one unit and rent the rest out for a goal of net 750 to 1200, equity to have 25k to 35k in the property, i have 40k cash for it could get access for more but I don't wanna tie up too much I want to leverage  my funds.