I like the small cabins that cater to couples, which have the benefit of being pretty low-cost.  

So i figured whats the harm i'll take the class and i'll benefit by gaining direct access to the MLS.

Anything larger than four units requires commercial financing and you don't get the benefits of occupying the property yourself(house hacking). 

You'd lose your stable income and have to pay for your benefits directly.Can you merge your IT experience with real estate in some way?

Any input would be greatly appreciated and I plan to share updates of how this goes so that any lessons learned are passed along for community benefit.

I just read somewhere the other day that the next tax laws don't give a large of a benefit as in the past.

@Joanne Malseed Most realtors understand that they need to bring you a deal in order for them to benefit by getting a commission.

So if your plan has a high probability of success all the way out to age 100, then the probability only increases if you only live to 85 or 90.Also, with younger clients, I tell them to plan as if Social Security will not be there for them at all (note: I do believe it will be around for a long time, though it will likely look different 30 years from now than it does today, which may mean decreased benefits versus what you could expect if you retired tomorrow), and build a successful plan that way.

I do not think this is true... there is a common believe that you should establish an LLC to invest - and then you open a business checking account for your LLC.. other then that - the LLC has no TAX benefits... it is used mainly as an extra layer of protection between yourself and the property..3. for loans - nothing lower then 40% that is correct, however - you should buy first properties CASH, file income tax every year - and that will start your credibility in the US.. fell free to reach for any questions:-)4. correct in most casesGood luck!!

All strategies must be entirely at arm's length, and exclusively for the benefit of the IRA - so no comingling IRA and personal funds, no services (such as swinging hammers) by you, etc.