Getting enough addresses at 20 cents each to meet $50 is going force me to expand to a much wider area than I'm willing to advertise to.

So I thought maybe live in this one for 2 years and rent it out for 3 years, same thing with the other one, but with the market peaking, I'm not sure even Seattle is going to keep appreciating, so I'd be speculating, and might be forced to sell at a loss, especially with all the transaction costs.I got two good rentals during the down turn, but prices have risen too much to get into much else in my area other than HOA short sales...

No agents and no listings, no hardship documentation, no arms length affidavit.

@Carly Staehlin careful to keep your SDIRA away from any trade or business you engage in as those could be deemed a prohibitated transaction.. basically SDIRA needs to be invested in things that are arms length..

In any case, you can't force them to accept your offer.

What made me a little alarmed was the minimal disclosure - the broker was representing himself as only the broker for a client who was a corporation - not specifically disclosing that he was associated with the corporation.The letter made it seem like the broker had an arms length client who was interested in the building, but the client was listed as "[Corporation], et al." with "address on file" - basically giving minimal information.Has anyone ever sent a partially executed purchase offer to someone, cold?

This shows I am able to handle credit and has helped build my credit score up despite not making a lot of money my first years in the work force.

@Thierry Van Roy Call three local REIA clubs presidents ask for investor contractors as referrals, do not pay retail.Go to IREM.org search for ARM certified property managers.

There are pros and cons of LLCs:Cons: Need insurance (including umbrella policy)You are restricted to commercial financing; for me that is 5-5-5 ARMs (total mortgage due in 15 years max)You file two tax returns (1 LLC, 1 Personal)Pros: Depending on your state, an LLC offers protection to the assets outside of the LLCLLCs are pass-through tax entities, meaning that any taxes pass through to your personal tax returns.

Why am I being forced to undergo a "repair" that my unit doesn't need that is going to cost both the HOA and me money?