I don't think rent to retirement can vet a deal any better than anyone else or you, they just have a bit of a system. but the new builds in Lehigh acres, Cape Coral, north port, etc are all garbage. septic systems, poor economics, low rent to purchase price ratios, you are banking on appreciation and buying at market. building direct is going to give you a competitive advantage on a 3 unit let's say worth 600,000 you are going to be 120k ahead than if you bought it through them. that's my analysis. if you are super lazy and too busy to make money and have millions to throw around then I'd recommend not thinking much about investing. but you can also invest in funds and be way omre passive than buying a new build from far away. but if you want to add real value then get involved and make it happen. getting wealthy isn't easy. you work hard for your money and there are build to rent developers like us that try to answer and add value to start buiding relationshipsl

Doing real estate and managing other peoples money from a fund are two very distinct skillsets.

Fine-tuning your savings, building a reserve fund, and running detailed ROI projections will help solidify your plan for long-term success.Good luck!

Selling multiple properties in a 1031 exchange to consolidate funds for one investment property is allowed, but the property must initially be used solely for investment.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

Additionally, there typically are additional state protections (outside of the agreement) based on where the fund is located.

Screen tenants thoroughly, have a solid lease, and maintain an emergency fund for unexpected expenses.

Even first-time flippers should be able to get these terms: Application/Credit Report/Upfront Fee: $0Appraisal Cost: $0Down payment: 10% of purchase price (= 90% LTV)Rehab funding: 100%Interest payments: Paid only on amount drawn (non-Dutch)Prepayment Penalty: $0Reserve Requirement: $0Max Funding: 80% ARVMax Funding 95% LTCClosing time: Measured in days, not weeksI hope this helps. 

My wife not comfortable putting our house as equity, therefore we are utilizing other options to fund investment properties. 

This is some of the most desirable and difficult to develop real estate in the country, owned and operated by many of the most powerful and affluent individuals and corporations on earth.

Not a lot of our competitors offer this but it's something we can consider (but for us, it can't be in a rural area, the loan amount must exceed $150k, if we're using PadSplit income (or STR/MTR income) the max LTV is 75% and the down payment must come from your own funds).