In addition, if you are self-employed with no full-time employees you may wish to consider opening a Solo 401k instead of a self-directed IRA as it has several advantages over an IRA LLCsuch as much higher contribution limits, direct checkbook control (i.e. no need to have the account at a speciality trust company), ability to take a 401k loan, exclusion from unrelated debt finance income tax with respect to investment in real estate acquired with non-recourse financing, etc.

That's like a company that does software development giving employees a bonus for referring other good programmers automatically makes the company a "scam". 

Still full time W2 employee.

Under IRC Sec 61, Congress intends to tax all gains or undeniable accessions to wealth, clearly realized, over which taxpayers have complete dominion.Treas Reg Sec 1.61-1(a) provides that gross income includes income realized in any form, whether in money, property, or services.

I've done several closings there and the employees at the village hall are some of the nastiest, rudest people I have ever encountered. 

What’s a good rule of thumb to follow when starting a business or owning multiple properties for how much you should set cash aside to go towards the mortgage, expenses, emergencies and paying yourself? Thanks in adva...

I managed three teams consisting of 3-4 employees each and led all their projects simultaneously, while overseeing accounting, marketing, and financial operations.

For example, I broke down and bought a forms package for $1,000 that saved me so much time and improved my company, particularly as I brought on employees.

Most property manager cover all the services you offer charge a flat fee of 20% gross revenue. 65% is exorbitant - its 3.5X the market rate.

I am looking for:GROSS Income >= 3x rentANDRent + Monthly Debt Payments <= GROSS Income * 45%2.