I have a buddy that has been doing flips for a few years and he now has investors approach him asking to get in on his flips so he lets them cover the down payment/entry fee's for 30% return on their money.

I would find a property that can provide you both.I used to aim for 8% cash on cash return + 4% appreciationGiven where the market is now, it is likely hard to find 8% cash-on cash and a 4% appreciation.I think 4% cash-on cash and 4% appreciation is do-able.

Here is how the Roth conversion works: you can convert anytime between January 1st and December 31, and you will receive a 1099R from your IRA custodian or 401k plan administrator before January 31st of the following year, which will be included in your tax return filing and that is when the taxes will be paid: at the time you file your tax return. 

It depends on what the terms of your mortgage are.Pros-with no mortgage, you have higher cash flow.Cons-if you plan on buying more properties, you are better off saving the money for a down payment for your next place.The big questions are: can you get higher than 7% return if you invest that money elsewhere? 

But 3 years ago try to raise money and give returns on paying 100% cash, investors would not do it because the IRR s were not competitive to the max debt operators but we see the outcome..

The IRS has a regulation that amounts less than 15K are tax-exempt, of course, this requires you to file a tax return.

Of course, with private lenders, you must give up equity or a return on the debt. 

WE have done quite a few of those over the years with some pretty spectacular returns..

If so, invest.Then, ask yourself does this property provide the characteristics you need for it to give you your return-- location, rental demand, buying demand, physical structure, etc.

Faced with mounting expenses, extended timelines, and diminishing returns, we ultimately decided to sell the property instead of continuing with the BRRRR strategy.The Insurance Mistake:The biggest lesson I learned was that I had the wrong type of insurance.