However, with all do respect, my original question in this topic was how to structure these deal(s), not discussing why this might not be a good deal for the person financing.

@Steve Might I respectfully disagree with @Bill Gulley at least around our neck of the woods.

They look to you, your ability, your experience and your credit to make sure they are not making a risky loan.You will need to establish a relationship and build up trust with a private lender before they are likely to take the plunge.You can try some hard money lenders, they charge higher rates but can be more focused on the deal.

So in the Urban areas this works well, due to established PM companies.Now, back on 2006 before Circuitcity closed, I used to live and work in Glen Allen, VA and have visited Martinsburg, WV.

So my first question is where is a good place to start reading, in a more general fundamental level, about sdira, solo 401k, ROBS, their respective tax consequences etc...

Hi All,I understand that:CAP rate = NOI/purchase priceValue = NOI/CAP rateSo, if I want to establish the VALUE of a property, how do I get the CAP rate?

You need to find someone whom you respect and vice versa.

My main goal is to establish a diversified real estate portfolio (mainly residential) as of now and possibly changing once I become more educated in the business.

I would call her and establish a relationship.

I would start by asking him to respect your spots, but the parking in from of your property is not guaranteed by any means unless the spaces are physically on your property like a driveway or lot.