In terms of starting to invest with $20k, there're a few options that I can see:1) invest in notes2) invest in real estate through crowdfunding platforms3) become a lender4) partner up with someone else who has more funds by offering something in return.

There are regulations regarding advertising, pooling funds,Seek the advice of an attorney. 

However, I feel like the sooner I start, the better, as some of the savings from house hacking (other than creating a rainy day fund for house repairs, of course) can be used to chip away at our student loan burden. 

Are you budgeting for the VA funding fee and rolling that into the loan total?

Are there any lenders who really fund a project before work is started?

The lending officer said “ we aren’t in business to fund slumlords sir ”  in lower income areas and on lower income properties banks have low limits and very stingy on lending .

We can plan on it very low key while presenting details about dissecting deals, how to fund deals, and this will serve as a great tool for networking. 

But is there any restriction regarding UBIT or other aspects if I were to MAKE a participating loan from my 401k funds?

Hi all,Was hoping to get perspectives / hear stories on how others approached the possibility of selling RE assets and using the proceeds to paydown debt on other properties.Here is what I see as potential +’s and -‘s:+ increase cash flow by removing mortgages (so more passive income)+ opportunity to sell underperforming assets- less assets under management (so less potential equity appreciation)- taxable gains (will not redeploy into RE as my sense is we are near the top of the market)- 30 year fixed mortgages in place at low 4-handle rates (based on simple bond math, the value of my liability is shrinking on a relative basis as rates rise)Other facts relevant to my situation:* RE is but just one asset in my portfolio (and I’m fine with that); cash flow and appreciation are great, but I’m looking at the asset class as more of a long term hedge against inflation * not looking to leave my day job and / or replace W-2 income entirely with passive income * don’t need the cash flows from RE; again, I see the asset as a levered inflation-hedging play

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