You should also sit down with a lawyer, independent insurance agent and a CPA on the best way to structure things.

@David ReinkeI think it's best to start with the Financial Independence Blueprint video course on this site.

These are for sale independent of one another, but do sit side by side.

So, we look for a product that will attract those tenants, and we work hard to produce that during a rehab.For us, the financial independence and wealth building aspect of real estate is the primary motivator. 

I find much more comfort in keeping everything independently documented through checking and credit cards, so that when I do get audited I am not playing some BS game of here’s a receipt I had “Raul Doe” sign when he dropped of my used $7500 fridge.I am in a great position of having a profitable business, so I understand I am losing out when I don’t claim something I paid for in cash.

So here are 60 ideas for spurring your real estate blogging efforts, and ensuring a great start to the New Year: Your local real estate market forecast for 2018Comment on how higher interest rates will impact local sellers, buyers, and investorsHow the economy will impact the real estate market this yearYour plans and new announcements for 2018A call for readers to join you on social media networksAnnounce a new email newsletter, and issue a call to sign upMarket statistics and updated dataThe attraction of homes as Valentine’s Day giftsHow to use real estate to minimize taxes ahead of April filing deadlineThe process of purchasing a homeThe process of selling a homeBest local restaurantsBest local coffee shopsBest local interior designers and furniture storesTop things to do in the areaUpcoming local eventsTop local Twitter accounts to followSmart home tech for homeowners to add to their propertiesTop property developments of 2018A recap of your best real estate blog posts of last yearA call for those seeking referrals to reach out to you, and vice versaContact information and local resources for those moving into the areaThe best rated, and top reviewed local moving companiesCoverage of celebrity real estate deals and listingsTips for negotiating the best home loan dealsTypes of real estate financing availableNew loan program launchesBest home improvements for adding valuePositive social impact your company is contributingHighlight local heroes and others doing good for the communityAnnounce a competitionPoll your Facebook followers and publish the resultsPoll your LinkedIn contacts and publish the resultsCover local Easter eventsOpen house announcementsAnnounce an award and nominate someone for it, or ask for nominationsHighlight new team additions or strategic partnershipsHighlight any press and media mentions you receiveResources for international buyers and investorsYour processes and systems, and what customers should expectNew software or tools you are adding this yearNew real estate website featuresInvite readers for a meetup to talk local real estateHighlight new reviews and feedback you receiveA list of your favorite quotesCreate an infographic on marketHistory of your cityProfile different neighborhoods, communities, or condo buildingsReview of common architectural styles, and how they are changingList of local companies that are hiring workersCreate a slide show of local artworkReview local small businessesHighlights of your best moments in real estateCreate a slide show of your favorite property listings or past dealsThanks for reading your real estate blogIntroduce your blog team and their storiesYour backstory and why you got into real estateRoundup of the latest news storiesHow to move up from renter to homeownerWealth building and real estate investment tipsThere is plenty to blog about.

Verify their ownership independently.  

Hello Ben,Short version : find an independent whole of market broker.

If you want to build a small business on top of this long-term plan, by all means, buy some real estate.Disclaimer: I personally hold most of my long-term retirement / 401k type investments in a similar fund and invest heavily outside of this fund in real estate to build a lifestyle business independent of long-term savings earmarked for retirement.

I started listening to podcasts in that space about 1 to 1.5 years ago because I have always been interested in financial independence (not necessarily retire-early).