For one thing, we have 2 BP meetups per month in Asheville.

For example, if you invested $100K and after 10 years the value of the investment is $200K, one could cash out the entire $200K tax free. 

You need to provide them with the LLC information and the trust documentation when opening an account.I have opened bank accounts for the trust and for LLCs owned by the trust at multiple institutions, including one of the four major US banks, local banks, local credit unions, online banks, multiple major brokerage houses, etc.

Sure, strange things happen but, if there's 30-40+% chance of rain one day, "we" aren't doing a re-roof then!

Great breakdown @Julio Gonzalez , really helpful to understand Cost Segregation.I want to add one reminder for all of us, Land is never depreciated, so the basis value ($641,100) of the property above NOT includes land value.

All depends what you are looking to spend, what kind of tenant you are looking for, and what your values are for cashflow/appreciation.Once you ask yourself these questions, then you can start to pinpoint areas that best suit your needs.Also, RE is one of the investments that can become less risky the more you spend - ie a good location 

One thing that will remain true for all is the outlier buyer who would want it either vacant (perhaps for their own business), or easily turned vacant.

Most mortgage companies require a mortgage to "season" for one year before they'll sign a partial release of mortgage.

Purchase price: $75,000 Cash invested: $75,000 This is a duplex with 2 bedroom/1 bathroom on one side, and a 1 bedroom/1 bath on the other.

The all in one is an excellent option