I am currently looking at a unique deal in Thurston County that should be at least a 1.33% deal before raising rents on a 9 unit.

Find out what they NEED out of the deal and then structure it in a way that solves their problem and creates a winning situation for you too!

I plan to convert an upstairs large closet into a bathroom, opening it up to the newly created master suite, making it a 2 1/2 bath home. 

Are you looking to create financial freedom on investing, or is this just a supplement to a holistic retirement strategy?

I'm curious, what part of town is this project and how many units are you creating?

You *could* create a Limited Partnership, but if you're in the U.S., I would still recommend a venture-specific LLC above a Limited Partnership.

It’s not particularly attractive, and if removing it will allow you to create better flow, that will probably add more value than the fireplace itself.

Pricing becomes an art rather within city where you would have hard data to create/outline a trend. 

Most of the scenarios proposed to us by potential clients for such joint ventures would likely create a benefit between the parties and not pass scrutiny in an audit.There are many ways to safely and productively grow your IRA investing in non-traditional assets such as real estate in a standalone fashion,  There is no need to take unnecessary and foolish risks with your retirement savings.

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