I intend to have a structural engineer out to inspect the place as well as other various professionals to ensure the building is in decent shape.

Another reason I'll be doing it that way is because of my physical condition and my brother has offered his help.

I also work long 12-14 hour days for my job and its important to get yourself right physically and mentally before investing. 

He will want an administrator/custodian that is 1) Reputable2) Responsive & helpful regarding organizational structure and allowable transactions.3) Reasonable feesI have searched the internet, and it looks like the Gold investment shops have spent more money on SEO than the real estate folks.

Asset protection,Reside in CA, and read about RE investors having the option to start a LLC in NV that's within a trust and also purchase an umbrella personal liability insurance policy (upwards of a $1m - 2m+), to give aspiring RE Investor the proper business structure, security and protection in case of the inevitable lawsuit and/or other costs of doing business. 

For long term rentals, you should determine terms for a loan or an equity structure for your Investors.You should come up with a clear plan and determine each Investors expectations before taking any money.

Regarding maintenance, lease only mentioned that tenants are responsible for the following:-All electrical systems and fixtures repairs when those are necessitated by the fault or negligence of the tenants-All doors, windows and frame repair -Protection against insect and pest-Structural repairs from tenants fault-Routine HVAC maintenance and repair-Lawn.

The Solo 401k will likely be the better structure for you if you're eligible, which requires self-employment.A few Solo 401k benefits:Compared to an IRA, Solo 401k contributions limits are roughly ten times higher.There is no custodial requirement for the 401k.You can take participant loans from the plan.You don't need the additional expense and administration of an LLC to have checkbook control.There is a built in-Roth component whereas IRAs are either traditional or Roth, not both.A spouse can also participate in the same Solo 401k plan.The Solo 401k has additional tax benefits over an IRA when investing into real estate using leverage.

My buy-side contracts are structured very differently than my sell-side contracts.

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