I had something of the second situation happen almost after the fact, for a landlord client of mine.

We have many clients who invest with us using self-directed IRAs.

I think I might have answered my own question.I went the kw website and found it frustrating as a "client"Prudential site is very easy to navigate and don't feel I need to sell my soul to get info.Granted I myself never use their sites to find any of my properties....but Internet presence is crucial.also when I asked for CMAprudential's format was very easy to read, and KW wasn't.

Theresa, I was just down in Sarasota visiting a client.

I heard a lot about Florida, but I would be available for any profitable market.As foreigner, and with 1 homes to start (buy and flip) is advised to have a LLC or Corporate?

That is what I was told out here in San Diego and have seen it as well, house prices have increased significantly in the last year because of REITs and foreign Investors it seems like.But one of the local guys also said this "focus on off market deals".

For instance, if you get a 5/1 ARM IO the first 120 months is interest only no matter what the market rate adjusts to after the initial fixed 5 year period.My advice to my clients is that you should only do IO with more than 25% equity and in an appreciating market.

@Ned, I have clients who despite their urging receive 1099s issued to them instead of their business.

[Summary]He is a licensed California broker and has been comingling client funds between his personal, checking, and business account.

Hi Karen and Joel, I am not a Social Media VA, but I think Facebook and Google+, are great tools for Marketing your available properties.I have a client that does Rehabs and she will post the before and after pictures of the properties; then she will post when they are available.I think those 2 Social Media sites are great platforms for Property Management and New Construction.