I look at the employment capabilities or opportunities  of the renters for homes similar to this.

Im trying to learn as much about all the various aspects of investment, as we live in a one size does not fit all world now, adaptability and creativity are key to me, in understanding what are the best ways to handle a real estate investment opportunity.Im here to learn and network with other investors so I can take advantage of the wealth of knowledge and turn it into a sustainable business. 

Plus, the economies of Dallas/Ft Worth and all the major employers moving into the area just make this area about as bullet proof as you can get. 

@Jillian JohnsonFollowing is some information regarding the self-directed IRA LLC.The Checkbook IRA Do’sDo open the checkbook IRA bank account in the name of the LLC, not in your personal name.Do use the LLC employer identification number (EIN) when opening the checkbook IRA bank account.Do title checkbook IRA investments in the name of the LLC, not your personal name.Do pay investment expenses associated with the checkbook IRA assets (e.g. for a real-estate property, this entails paying property taxes, property insurance and repair costs) using checkbook IRA funds not personal funds.Do deposit investment gains into the checkbook IRA bank account.Do manage the checkbook IRA but do not receive compensation for doing so.Do make IRA annual contributions to the self-directed IRA first not the checkbook IRA.The Don’tsDo not use the checkbook IRA funds for your personal use.Do not use the checkbook IRA assets (e.g., for a rental property, do not live or vacation in the property).Do not perform repairs on real-estate property owned by the checkbook IRA as you are a disqualified party.Do not deposit personal funds into the checkbook IRA bank account.Court cases that support the Checkbook IRA arrangement Swanson v.

Dealer is someone who makes a living off buying properties, and must, therefore, pay an additional self-employment tax (if I understand this correctly).  

Over a large sample size of properties you may be able to come up with percentages that work...but over any 1 property there is no percentage that is going to be accurate. 

If I were to strip out the paid up insurance and term blending on this policy, the base commission would still only be 30% of the premium, but I reduced it further to increase cash value.This particular policy is now one year old and is expected to exceed the non-guaranteed illustrated rate I originally ran before taking out insurance on my life, due in part to the fact that I employed the banking process in the first year.

Hire a RMLO or Mortgage Broker to be able to look through a credit application and a mortgage applicationLook at debt to earnings ratio or DTI, look at credit, look at length of employment, look at length the residency in the area,You need to sell to the tenant buyer the neighborhood and for them to want what the house offers the family,  to be able to step into that opportunity to get out of that apartment or rental property. 

Also be aware of the square footage of the properties, as there can be a pretty large variance...also be aware of the styles as for instance a victorian rowhouse will likely have a higher arv than a federal style row house.There are other parts of Frederick you could probably flip in, but the smaller size of these downtown rowhouses really helps to cap your repair expenses since there is only so much you can spend in those small things.

Being self employed with as a network marketer allows me the freedom to pursue another form of income as well as the flexibility to be in any market.