Of course not, It was through countless hours of networking and producing content that others were interested in.Bigger Pockets is a vehicle to get your message across but you still need to be the one driving the car.

However, you should still test these strategies in your local market to see if the ROI using these vehicles are worth moving forward with. 

Unless there was some other vehicle in place, rights of survivorship in the title, his interest in a trust, etc.

Up until a year and a half ago I followed that basic plan and hoped to retire with a nice "nest egg".When my eyes were opened to real estate investing I was searching for a higher yielding and safer vehicle to hold my money than the stock market, a 401K, a bank account, etc.

@RJ Kern Mobile homes are a good investment vehicle.

In the past, after wasting my time, I've paid the asking price for vehicles.

I am currently working for a construction management company.I see real estate as an excellent investment vehicle considering my background and skill sets.

Find the motivator that will help her achieve other goals and convince her that REI is the vehicle to get there and she might become excited.

I've purchased properties from funds in my IRA, so I'm quite certain it's possible...Depending on the specific retirement vehicle the buyer is using, it may take some extra effort and/or time to get to closing, but it can be done...

I would get a professional to do it.I have seen tenants get paint all over the carpet,hardwoods floors,counters,etc.I have seen them ruin vents,not tape over electrical outlets and plugs etc.Ruined some of the switches and had to be replaced.The can improperly dispose of the paint and chemicals as well causing a liability.The fact that they have been there 3 years is worth something.Maybe you could have them extend the lease more in exchange for painting the unit or slightly up the monthly rent or you could ask for a paint deposit to be held and if upon move out it's not changed back to white walls you keep the deposit.