@Pennie HeathIf you're looking into hanging your license just to do personal deals, you should interview local companies about being an investor and minimizing your fees or commission splits with the office.On a related note, you'll have to pay dues to the local board of realtors to gain access to the MLS.

Is there any tax benefits to listing your LLC as property management company for your own rental properties?...

There are some great podcasts to listen to (Bigger Pockets Podcast is the best) Great Books you can read, and tons of information you can gain from this website.

Your education has also prepared you to analyze cycles and this point in the market is not an easy entry for passive investors not willing to be a small part of a much larger endeavor.In your case I'd be looking to real estate more as a tax hedge that will build substantial cash flow over time while delivering substantial depreciation and tax benefits from day one. 

The main benefit for VA over an FHA loan is 0% down required and you don’t pay monthly mortgage insurance, which can add up to quite a bit in the long run.

The idea in mind:Saving 100k in the next few years while living at home, paying off their mortage, leaving retirement a better possibilty for them as well as mentally relieving them from some of lifes stresses, and then ofcourse when they pass Ill get a higher percentage on the will and gain the appreciation.100k ÷ 170k .. is around 59% Id recieve of the final selling price.. ( The house has been valued at 500k)And then the 70k would be split 50/50 between my sister and I.

Roth IRAs cannot be transferred to Solo 401k plans.A few other 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 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.

@Amy Ranae  Like flipping I don't think there is much to be gained right now by finding a builder and having them do all the work. 

Searching for answers - we make a good living but the 30 yr fixed rate with only 12 years has left us with no savings except the gain on the house if we sell.

Upon sale, you will have to pay tax on the 1250 gain (depreciation) regardless of whether deducted it or not.