Our short-term goal is to create a part-time job for my wife, and we hope to grow it from there.  

Future Goals- not necessarily to bring on as many properties as possible.

That is your rule of thumb.Partnerships come in many different forms and can help you get your to your goals quicker than if you go at it alone.

That is a long-term goal but one that I hope that she and I can see happen one day.

BP is a wealth of information, good luck with all your goals!

They have been reported in our newsletters and in meetings as we become aware of them.I choose to do some posting here because I believe it is important that the mostly smaller operators that read and post here need to be aware that "flying under the radar" is a dangerous choice.

My goal is one performing or reperforming note and one rental house in my portfolio by the end of the year.

Obviously I am on here to build a better financial future for myself and paying some one else rent is not a long term goal.  

At the end of the day, the bank's main goal is to offload that mortgage to a third party, either Fannie/Freddie or some other party.

I agree with Aleksandrs Vilumsons It's always best to consult with an attorney and CPA to make sure you are choosing the right entity for your particular situation.