We heard countless stories of investors who were tired of working long hours at W2 jobs and did not have much time for family fun with their kids.

They are making the same mistake I was making as a kid, trying to break into the computer industry.

You also, in general, get a different type of tenant for a 6 plex/apartment vs. single family house.A single family house will attract families, multi generational families, boy friend/girl friend with his, hers, and/or theirs kids for the most part.Apartments attract single people, recent divorcees, starting out couples, students. 

Should I be concerned with kids getting hurt on my land or in the river? 

Hi all,
My business partner, Max, and I are eager to begin our real estate investment journey. We are 25 year olds that became friends at Hamilton College and now have accumulated funds to where we are looking to bu...

We are both enthusiastic about rehabbing and creating livable environments while also providing a “passive” income that will allow us to enjoy our time with our kids.

Given the whole new Working-From-Home culture that Covid has given us, are any investors starting to explore the options of using FHA loans to purchase properties that they "may or may-not" live in, or live in for a year or so and move out later....

More than likely, he just needs to document the gift in his tax filing, and as long his total gifts are under the threshold, he'll pay no taxes on it (nor will you - until you sell it).Another option to explore besides gifting: you and he could set up a seller financed deal, where you pay him a small amount each month/year, which would keep his taxable income lower than if he accepted a lump sum payment.Double-check the above w/a CPA.

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I would explore using your cash reserves to put 3.5% down on a multi, or 5% down on a SFR with ADU.