I'm ready to earn my stripes as they say. 

If I were to earn a commission, I would have to add it on top of the $50,000 that he had quoted me.

I know I will have to talk to someone who specializes in self-directed IRAs,  but thought I'd float this question on BP first.Would I be able to use my self-directed IRA to loan money to my girlfriend, to purchase a duplex, if I don't have any financial gain, except the interest my loan will earn?

@Bill S. has earned a substantial amount of respect on these forums because he's a straight-shooter and knows what he is talking about.

I really believe, and built my company on this idea, that the relationship between borrower and lender is important in facilitating deals, and trust is earned, not given.

The cash flow properties exist in your portfolio for obvious reasons, and the rehab flips earn you extra capital to keep it rolling into a bigger one as time passes.

This is a great opportunity to earn your first ultra-marathon belt buckle or even a great prep race for the rest of your season.Whether you want to run or just want to volunteer, this is going to be a great weekend event.  

I chose eXp Realty because of their "cloud-based" concept and the revenue share program they have for earning passive income and I really liked the managing broker and the 80/20 commission split they offer.

Earn and learn as a limited partner. 

Experience, track record and relationships are all important ingredients when working with your local bank.