I’m happy to help where I can this time, but at some point in the next conversation I’d like for you to return the favor and let me help you sell your house/buy your house on a professional level so that I can earn my living too.”

Payments are done with old fashioned post dated cheques. 

Not as a favor to them but to me as I don't want the turnover.

Everything he shared with me has made me very eager to return the favor and I hopefully will soon.

Usually a small down payment and favorable terms then refi out in 5ish years. 

This would be so much help, I am very much looking forward to returning the favor once I have the knowledge.Hope everyone is achieving their goals, and thanks in advance for everything.Patrick

There are several old fashioned B+Bs, beautiful parks, etc.Lakefront property is clearly "A" regardless of age, as long as it is nicely renovated/maintained. 

I think that doesn't sound like a bad idea at all, assuming there is a demand for airbnb in your market and that regulations are in your favor. 

The Solo 401(k) also has the advantage of being more favorable for real estate investments using debt-financing such as a mortgage - as the 401(k) is exempted from a small tax called UDFI that an IRA would pay on the percentage of income derived from the borrowed money.So, as you continue your research and get feedback here on BP, think about what type of program will best suit you needs and be sure to ask questions along that line.

This set up would skew your capital gains treatment in your favor (moving more of it to LTCG vs. short).