Most barely have enough for a standard down payment so an additional 100K gap is often a deal breaker.

Last time I checked, their pricing (for the large 2-sided full-color PC) was still pretty competitive:Postcard printing .14 (for 7 DAY turnaround)Processing for mailing .07 ($175 fee divided by 2,500 pieces)Standard postage .28-------------------------------------------------------------------.49 per piece total (Does not include mailing list)So, that's comparing old-school static printing to the new-tech variable printing (apples to oranges comparison), but you get the idea.P.S.

This week's post goes out to the data-driven folk...First, let's talk about two key metrics: Average Daily Rate (ADR) and Occupancy Rate (%).Understanding ADR: Maximizing Rental IncomeThe Average Daily Rate (ADR) is a key metric in the short-term rental (STR) industry.

I understand the risks, regarding the method of using a loan to get a loan, but was told that Hard Money will overlook that if the deal lines up.

I feel it's important to understand the laws of an area before you choose to invest there.

Also frame construction is pretty standard in that area which will increase your insurance premiums over CBS.

i don't do/invest in residential real estate but perhaps it would be possible to learn SFR by getting job in property management, also get RE agent license, then once you have learned a fair bit, form a syndication with yourself as GP, get your college friends, their families, and anyone you know to invest as limited partners, then buy a rental house for cash, and you take 20-25% equity and provide the property management for a % of the rent, whatever is industry standard.

If you listen to the episode, you will have a better understanding of the 1031 process and what you can/cannot do. 

You don't need to know everything to get started; you need a foundation to build on and the rest will come through experience and then refining your education.You can build a basic understanding of investing in 3-6 months.

I think you may have your understanding backwards as a very common strategy is for people to contribute to their 401(k) through their employer to get the full match, and then roll those contributions into a ROTH account at the IRS maximum per year (currently $7k).