As a consumer you just end up paying more with a false sense of smugness that you are somehow not participating in the evil, interest-based banking system (which is a nice thing to tell yourself... but a lie). 

There are at least 4 ways you can participate in real estate investment even with a small IRA.

but do post a review of what you end up taking down.. and if you have a mentor with 70 flips why does he or she not let you participate with them. ???

No doubt they make cases from the ads there along with CL.What are your thoughts on BP creating, maintaining and encouraging wholesaling through their books, podcasts and forums that you support and participate in. 

There are three things you could do that are simpler than this and are more likely to get participants:1) Just lend your money out as hard money.

As Christian said, please upload a personal image so we can come to recognize you as you participate on the site.Welcome aboard!

OK, tax pros, please answer these scenarios for a buy-and-hold investor that materially participates in their rental activities:1) You draw down on your personal residence HELOC to finance a rental property.

Instead, I'd suggest taking a look at some of the "fringe" counties that might not get as much attention: Coweta, Newton, Fayette, etc.That way, you still get to participate in the growth and allure of Hotlanta while avoiding much of the insane pricing that has been fueled by years of investor speculation. 

They don't feel threatened or concerned because the deal is safe if they choose not to participate.

And the 20 states where I am a broker, we do not allow our agents to participate in PM activities.Id suggest also, since this may seem like news to you you understand in nearly all states all of your real estate activities are supposed to run through your broker, and all state required record keeping is required.