There are some good calculators on the web such as the following that will help you rough the numbers for such comparisons, but you should always consult with your licensed tax advisor before doing a Roth conversion as there are so many factors specific to your individual situation that come into play.Roth IRA Conversion CalculatorAs for flipping houses in an IRA (Roth or Traditional) this is something that you can do so long as you keep your involvement administrative in nature.  

As a college student and aspiring investor while at the moment obtaining my Real Estate License in Maryland, I am looking to connect with other like-minded individuals.

My dad worked as an apartment maintenance 25+ years, so now its time for him to take his expertise and have him being the one running the show instead of making someone else richer.Im here to learn and to be a resource to anyone, I know from experience everyone always has something to offer regardless of experience or education.Hoping to connect with some investors, builders, property managers or other like minded individuals

Your time is what I would be concerned about, and nothing will teach you better than a dead end or 2.  

This is very convenient for tracking purposes, just 1 dec. page and it also eliminates services fees on each individual property.

Issue is that I'm looking to purchase a property with another individual living in the unit and our combined income is greater than the allowed max income..So my question is, is it possible to sign the contract myself and get the house in my name but sign a separate contract with the other individual obtaining half of the down payment/ payment for any expenses and they receive returns similar to me in a 50/50 partnership?

How can you do that safely as an individual?

I'm excited to join BP and start networking with like minded individuals where we can help each other become successful.

Right now my primary focus is on reading out to group of knowledgeable individuals in LI that I can work with once I get started.

I also sincerely appreciate having the opportunity to communicate with such helpful and knowledgeable individuals.