These details were all relatively inexpensive things that we could build and/or paint ourselves without having to pay for extra labor.

That is an interesting insight, related to the rate hikes and foreclosure increase recently? 

@Dean TaylorAre you talking about investing in real estate, or starting a real estate related business?

The tax issues with estates and related inheritances are extremely complex.

Sort of like sidewalks (which have precedent that seems to be relatively homeowner friendly around here), but this isn't quite that.  

I am relatively new to Biggerpockets.

as it relates to SFR owner occ homes I dont see a big default thing coming soon.. so many people locked in 3 and 4 % money for 30 years.. and even adjustables are going to be around 5 when they reset. 

We frequently provide value to the forum by answering questions and posting updates to the tax laws they relate to real estate.

@Wendell TorreyThis is a popular topic with many related forum threads here on BP.The first thing to understand is that one does not use an IRA to fund their own real estate investing. 

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