If the prior owner just sealed up a doorway and called it a 3-unit, you’d need to get zoning approval, probably some inspections, and it’ll take time and money.

The difference is that as a direct W-2, I felt my stream of paychecks extended into infinity (even though I knew otherwise), while as a W-2 contractor, I felt and knew my last paycheck was really my last paycheck.

He noticed my SSN and a ton of other personal info was missing so the only questions he asked me were if I could fill out everything for him and if I could follow directions.

@Ken NeusaengerYour strategy has several issues with respect to IRS guidelines.In exchange for tax-sheltered status in an IRA, the IRS rules prohibit any direct or indirect benefit, in either direction, between you and the IRA.Simply from the starting point of you buying a parcel personally and having the IRA buy the rest, you have introduced risk.Any services associated with the property must be performed by an unrelated 3rd party. 

Hi Kelly,  I would use the service offered through Corporate Direct, which is Garrett Sutton's company.

Hello,Looking to buy a multifamily property in the greater Seattle area and was wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction in getting started in this space.

The sellers agent/property manager told me that they would provide leases and such from the current tenants upon closing and would transfer the money from tenants deposits (they didn’t collect last months rent) from these tenants to me directly after closing.

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I'm happy to give you the scoop on the Vegas market to help get you pointed in the right direction. 

She talks directly to the selling agents.She also gets commission when we purchase something, which we can use as an option in our pocket during negotiations.