I’ve dealt with home inspectors, contractors, problem properties, condemnation notices etc and have worked along side architects and engineers.

Only hiccup there was when I bought the wrong diverter for the shower multiple times until I finally got the right one.

I stayed in IT for 18 years and left 4 years ago to pursue real estate investing full time.In addition to my very small portfolio of 5 properties, I also own and manage along side my brother, the properties (commercial and residential) my father left behind when he passed 4 years ago.I am looking to continue adding to my small portfolio of long term buy and hold properties but I also want to get in to some house flips each year.

I like the idea of the lines of credit that are difficult to use when building up credit, along side of developing your financial Thermostat.

My layman's understanding is that you can invest alongside your own IRA as long as the transaction is structured correctly--which is to say, as a partnership at the time of initial purchase.

There really weren't any hiccups or significant challenges.

There really weren't any hiccups or significant challenges.

Closing went without any major hiccups, now in the process of making updates to the kitchens and bathrooms to maximize my ROI.

I have some investors that have invested alongside of us who like to be more hands-on and walk the assets which are 100% fine with me.

Only ‘hiccup’ is that this person not an official CPA, though I believe they are a ‘certified tax professional or preparer’.