Great post @Thurman Kennedy, my first real estate deal was a duplex house hack here in San Antonio.Since I am a Realtor & I used an FHA, 3% loan, I was able to buy it with only $500 out of pocket because the seller covered some closing costs which were wrapped into the loan and I received a 3% real estate commission at closing.In hindsight, I wish I had purchased a 4-unit instead of a duplex.

I received a letter and had to go to mediation and was fined.

Assume an accredited investor and no securities law issues for simplicity.1) Homeowner pays for a legitimate appraisal.2) Homeowner grants the right to Investor to receive 10% of any appreciation above the appraised value when and if the house is sold.3) In exchange, Investor pays the homeowner an amount equal to 10% of the appraised value, with 20% down and the rest on an interest-only promissory note held by Homeowner.4) The note bears interest at Prime + 0% and does not have any origination fees or prepayment penalties.5) The investor gets credit for 10% of the eventual net proceeds from sale with the net being 10% of net sales proceeds less the remaining balance of the loan.6) If the investor defaults on the loan and fails to cure the default, the claim on the equity is forfeited.7) The homeowner remains fully responsible for costs of maintenance, insurance and taxes, but this is offset somewhat by the interest on the loan and the cash received upfront.8) Presumably if there is a gain beyond the homeowner's basis, there is no tax for now unless the proceeds exceed $250k for an individual or $500k for a couple.

Then when you get new tenants you train them from day one that they will be given two strikes and then receive a non renew notice.

Here it is:Create an LLC and have the LLC lend you a mortgage on the property you are receiving.

My daughter was evacuated for days, and set her real estate office up to receive donations and distribute to those that lost homes, only to have her son end up losing his.

If I use a crowdfunding company like Reality Shares, or Groundfloor, and I receive interest in 6 months, it is considered ordinary income for taxes.

Does anyone have experience appealing the property value of their investment property and receiving a refund IN Memphis? 

The proceeds from the sale would also be used to pay off any unpaid medical bills etc.So if they already are receiving support, make sure their is no MassHealth coverage currently, which could lead to liens and more complication.

Labor will be completed by my existing maintenance staff and paid out to the employees by my management company.The roof, electric meters, and breaker boxes are all 8 years old.5 of the 8 units have complete new HVAC systems.What are your thoughts after receiving this information?