Sure, but a great deal will depend on how well you know that market and your ability to maximize rent, especially in areas where property prices are largely out of whack with rental rates (such as in Orange County).

In addition to the obvious contribution limitations, the dangers of self-dealing, and the liability risks noted above, a self-directed retirement plan also eliminates the ability to take advantage of significant real estate benefits as depreciation and many business deductions.

So private money is driving sales growth, no question.

It's funny how people sometimes have the ability to pay when their feet are to the fire.

She didn't get any repairs :wink: , not that it needed much at all.Needless to say, she hinted that the appraisal value would come in significantly lower than our contract amount, givnig her the ability to re-negotiate the price of the house due to the 3rd party financing addendum.

Water because the cities here have the ability to lien a property for unpaid water bills and trash because tenants have discontinued trash service when moving out, left a big pile of trash, and the city gave me a violation because of the mess.

I'd add the ability to find a another buyer/owner.

I wanted to be the boss and have always felt I have the ability and tools to do so.

Only one of the four condos (that I'm aware of) has WFB financing.What I'm surprised by is their ability to dictate insurance terms to the other three owners at the location if they're not paying the premium.How can the promissory note between a lender and one borrower impact the other three owners?

Once you get comfortable finding deals, others will have confidence in your ability and lend you the cash they're not using.