If your aim was to get experience, earn goodwill, make a little money, take all burden off of them (so they can mentally retire), and one day buy the whole business from them...1.

I appreciate the support, it honestly gave me a burst of motivation, because for the past month I started doubting by strategy but after hearing so many people's opinions and encouragement I'm mentally ready to make a move.  

A single penthouse apartment with a private outdoor terrace also is being built on the roof level.During her NIBS webinar, O’Neill said standardized production also boosts productivity and reduces waste.

Many will put the deals closed on their website as well as the numbers attained on the return side to boost credibility. 15% IRR seems to be the most common average on syndication opportunities that I have seen, however as mentioned a 12% is probably the more realistic and conservative estimate.

I fund the wild men stage one guys.. which makes my ride interesting. mid 60s  still working hard  most of our assets are paid for.. with the exception of our building projects but those are only levered to about 50 to 55%As investors and especially private money lender type activity we do . thats something we will do as long as we are mentally capable.

If implemented properly it definitely boosts your bottom line (think about your water bill being reduced by 80% and do the math) but you have to make sure your tenants will go for it.

He was advised by the firm that he'd want to change the income structure if/when he wanted to qualify for a loan, so as to boost his AGI on his 1040.  

Its a partnership with the lenders instead of an upper hand mentality. 

But I felt very financially and mentally prepared after having done dozens of deals over the past decade.

If you can find a SFH with 5 bedrooms that would be awesome and will boost income significantly.