Developing a track record of successful investments and leveraging your track record by syndications or creating an investment fund4.

I have a very specific tax question regarding the UBIT (Unrelated Business Income Tax) exemption in Solo 401(k)s that is normally triggered by UDFI  (Unrelated Debt-Financed Income) in IRAs.  

If property insurance, it should already be covered by your insurance company and you can ask them to add loss of rental coverage.

I just learned this today, VA loans can be assumed by non-military buyers!

Market Selection Criteria: To choose the right market, consider factors such as:Economic Growth: Look for markets with strong job growth, a diverse economy, and increasing population.Rental Demand: Identify areas with high demand for rentals, which can be indicated by low vacancy rates and high rent-to-price ratios.Affordability: Ensure the market offers properties within your budget that also meet your cash flow and appreciation goals.Property Management Quality: Verify that there are reliable property management companies in the area to handle day-to-day operations, especially if you are investing from a distance.Comparative Market Analysis: Perform a comparative market analysis to compare potential markets.

A buyout of 65k was offered by the current tenant to terminate immediately.

The other 2/3 is owned by my relatives.

Also if you don't know, there is a relatively new and expanding Navy base near by, increasing active duty military demand for housing.

LTV estimates are sometimes overly optimistic, so many loans that don't get paid off by the borrower become worth very little.

We started out by raiding my 401k, including the penalty, because we didn't have a lot of money available to us.