Quote from @Joe Paasch: I have joined this site to gain important incites, discussions and plans to build a successful portfolio.  

I am also a huge fan of real estate and for the past 50 years there's been a way to combine both.By leveraging a Self-Directed IRA, real estate investors enjoy both the traditional advantages of property ownership and the additional tax benefits of retirement accounts, creating a powerful wealth-building strategy.

Hi All - When selling a property with the intention of immediately buying another building via a 1031 exchange, can anyone recommend strategies for removing or at least lessening the risk of running out of time to meet the 1031 deadlines?

Explore off-market deals where competition might be less intense.Don’t get discouraged—success in these markets often comes from building strong connections and thinking creatively about deal sourcing!

If  you build your foundation in anything in life illegally is it a firm foundation?

The rise in home equity over the years can be credited to two key factors:1.

Valuing your time and understanding your limits and skills will make a big difference in the equity you build, the quality of the work and your sanity. 

Class A- Brand New buildings with lots of amenities, good infrastructure & locationClass B- Building are usually older; priced less than Class A & need some updates/restorationClass C- Oldest buildings (20+ years); need significant maintenance; less attractive locationsWhere things become subjective is an older building located in a neighborhood that's changing for the better. 

I moved here in Columbus OH from Portland OR and I've build up a solid 7-figure rental portfolio.

Hi Anthony, it sounds like you’re in a good position to start building your STR portfolio, especially with no debt, great credit, and rent-free living!