Hold 2 years, 1031 out, and defer all gains.

I also purchased some bank notes several years ago and got a great rate on them, right up until the bank exercised their right to re-purchase them (as per the small print) and I got hit with capital gains that year as well as scrambling to find somewhere else to put the funds.  

My wife, Mai See, is currently a stay-at-home mother but has also gained an interest in real estate investing.

I started as an entry level loan administrator in a bank like this and was able to move around to other departments and really gained an understanding of the whole business.

I am wholesaler investor looking for buyers when I post them on this websitefor Maryland , Washington D C, Virginia .

If you are new to investing then turnkey is a good way to gain some experience, learn a market, and make some connections.

As an investor trying to gain a clearer picture of what I should be looking for when analyzing a property, what creative/obvious ways could I offset those costs?

I've heard mixed things about investing in low income neighborhoods such as the quality of tenants, the actual profit gained from renting in these areas can be low/minimal, and crime associated with these environments.

We are open to JV and always looking to connect with accredited private investors for networking and gaining more real knowledge. 

This is a great place to gain all of the information you will need to prepare for expanding your portfolio.