I received exactly what I was seeking as far as advice and direction and I'm very grateful.

.   -- I worked with IRA Financial GroupMy other unanswered question is - since he rolled over his IRA into the solo 401k - do I - as the 401k plan provider- need to document to the IRS that we received this distribution into the account?  

Quick question before I give advice -- based on the cost numbers ($28K purchase, $50K rehab, additional $15-20K rehab, plus any purchase/holding/selling costs), it appears that there's a good chance you're going to break even or lose money on this deal.Are you prepared to do that? 

Additionally, I will be attending the Ocean County Sheriff Sale this coming Tuesday to observe (we have two private lenders who are interested in working with us).Thank you in advanced for any assistance you all can provide!

The house was priced a little high for the market and I didn't receive any offers until I offered the buyers agent incentive.

@Jason Bradstreet Please provide additional details about the type of property you are seeking.

Note: if you have already reached maximum FIFA contribution from other ordinary income, then this additional ordinary income created by turning investment income into business income would be taxed additionally at only the Medicare rate.

A lot of student rentals even here in an extremely tight market are offering concessions like free month (or $250 off), free wi-fi, free tv or whatever at this late stage in the season.Advertise in the school common area, near mailboxes or whatever in addition to the standard ways.This certainly doesn't happen to everyone so I hope it hasn't discouraged you from investing @Jem Jacala!

I would like to take equity out and use it to invest in additional property.

I forgot to mention about Legal Shield, if you need work they cannot do for you then they will recommend a local attorney to you and you will receive a 25% discount because of your membership.