@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!!

For tax purposes, a partnership interest is treated as an asset separate and apart from the partner's indirect interest in the partnership's assets. 

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.  

That means you're paying $42k in cash and financing $108k, which will bring down your COC return and mean your tenants are paying off less of your investment, which is one of the primary benefits of leverage.Generally speaking, I would say this may be a red flag, but that depends a lot on how the provider handles it.

But, I still believe there are far more benefits with multifamily.

As a tax-sheltered vehicle, however, there are strict rules against self-dealing or personal benefit. 

I'd love to grab lunch and discuss how we can benefit each other. 

It's more complicated, and I don't really see much of a benefit.