These are typically viewed as long term management free vehicles that provide national corporate tenant guaranteed income with no hassle.I assumed that she wasn't really interested in developing a portfolio or even being a landlord. 

I currently own a property in Commerce MI that my family live in and cant be used as an investment vehicle  =(  Momma says no..I had this shift in thinking about 3 months ago about where my life should be headed. 

We have not made a major purchase of any kind outside of a vehicle. 

If it's electric, you need a public meter as well if the building has any common electric outlets, lights, etc.Also, you might only have 3 parking spots or less in the eyes of a zoning board -- vehicles need maneuvering room and can't be tandem.2.

I am all about making money in real estate and creative investment vehicles, but this is a good forum to state a reminder to all Sellers:  DO NOT agree to a blanket Buyer "or assigns" on the Purchase Agreement.  

There is a specific category where you can find many discussion on this topic:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51-tax-legal-...Checkbook IRA LLC is a vehicle which can give you checkbook control over your IRA, depending on your investment strategy it might be good option for you.A truly self-directed Solo 401k option that Alina mentioned above is even better alternative, however it is not for everyone.

Here is a list of lender who specialize in this field:  https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/2810/50272-lis...The bottom line is this: Solo 401k is powerful investment vehicle but you misunderstanding the use of it.

I am very interested in using real estate as an investment vehicle and I want to get started early.

Last night I got a call from a tenant who saw his neighbor's child stomping all over the hood of his truck and has done quite a bit of damage.  He had suspected something was going on so the day before had put up a se...

You may not personally benefit such as by drawing income from the rental personally, nor may you inject value into the IRA through the provision of goods or services such as performing work on the property.Basically, you get to be a fund manager and deploy your retirement savings into an asset class you know and understand with these vehicles.