Investments, like buying stock or originating notes, won't because those are passive.

Our four properties make us income, we gain equity, and when we want to get cash out for another down payment, we refinance out the equity and THEN we can start doing sub2 or inverse purchase (whats that?)

Equity is not a realized gain until sold, so cashflow is what most seasoned investors look for.

He was specializing at the time with flips in Pheonix and would joint venture as well - although I suspect he wouldnt be putting up a dime for his share.I found that these types of events arent really about how much knowledge you can gain but who you meet.

I'm just looking to get a few deals under my belt so I can gain more experience and confidence.

If you plan to move into your rental property, live for two years and exclude capital gains tax under section 121 of the IRS code do so before Jan. 2009.

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The deeds being conveyed is starting to gain momentum.

so I want to learn to invest in apartment houses.my question is does anyone have any experience with property management companies.. well working for them that is.. and if so would you rec. me working for a company to gain experience, and maybe take some IREM classes to learn how to manage properties, and then since I have my own license I could create my own management company?

I see this as a way to gain experience, have a place to live, and most of all, to make some money.