The quick turnaround and effective project management highlighted Partner Driven's expertise in the real estate market.

If so, what are the advantages of buying real estate to stocks with IRAs?

If you need a real estate guide I would be thrilled to help. 

I'm going into real estate investment banking after graduation and thought it would be wise to get my hands dirty with a deal in the meantime.

I have begun to collect and really learn more about the art of Bourbon and have taken a break from reading books about  Real Estate for a few months to reset a little and have dove head first in to the world of bourbon.  

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

I've found a niche in real estate investing where I purchase a single family home with a large lot and split the parcel into two and sell the lot and either keep the home as a rental or sell it as well.

That said, assuming no tenant damage (and if it won't net you more rent) I wouldn't renovate if the tenants don't want it.I think the real question is whether the tenants are actually paying market rents.Good luck!

@Roman M. you're saying a community bank won't loan against a note secured by real estate?

I am getting some conflicting info from different Fidelity reps so I'd like to ask real customers of Fidelity here for suggestions.