Do you think the restrictive rent control is worth looking to buy in Takoma park if I can find something there?

Buy a property as soon as you can.

Investment Info:Large multi-family (5+ units) buy & hold investment.

There's a lot of areas that most investors buy in that fit those parameters. 

The reason I am asking is because in some cases I am not certain if I want to buy the property with non IRA cash or through the IRA.

@Heather Rummel why'd you buy and NOT do all your homework ahead of time?

Read below for notes from the conference and look for notes next week specific to BFR.NOTES- Home buying is currently double the cost of renting in most markets.

"The Zestimate is accurate enough for about 80% of the buy box, and s***s the bed on the other 20%"Is your home in the 80% or the 20%?

As has been discussed ad nauseum, you will want to make sure code allows a short-term rental wherever you are buying.

According to my research, BRRR could be a good strategy to start with to increase cash reserves and then go for buy and holds...I'm interested in Oxford Houses or other group home options or other ideas I haven't thought of yet!