I consistently hear that the rich tax savvy individuals buy property and equipment in the businesses name.

Another goal is not real estate related but it's to focus on communication skills at my job and personal life.

The service would include helping a total newbie get the property live and then providing ongoing management (guest communication, cleaners, maintenance, etc).

If you are considering going the turn key route, here are the things to look out for and avoid in a turn key company.Don't allow financing or a finance contingency (it can be a good indication they are selling above market value)Don't allow for your own independent property inspectionAre not realistic with their pro forma's (i.e. they don't include vacancy or maintenance projections or use unrealistically low vacancy factors)Require you to pay for any renovation upfrontSell only in cheap. low end neighborhoodsDon't accurately represent the neighborhood/property classificationDon't have consistent rehab standards for all propertiesDon't provide a scope of work for the propertyCan't provide references of repeat investorsRequire you to close before a tenant is in place

We put down 20%, it needed a little bit of updating but nothing major and within a couple of years the prices in Malden had really gone up so it has been consistently profitable so we will hold onto it for a while.

The company consists of my dad, my little brother who is super organized and runs the books for us, a rehab project manager, and myself as manager and head of acquisitions.

The investor relations arm is the third piece of the puzzle, which is constantly raising capital and maintaining communications with investors.How to Get Started as a Full-Time Real Estate InvestorWhether you wish to transition from a W2 job to an active or a passive career path, the first step is education.

Communication has been quick, friendly and professional.  

My take on the broader situation tends to fluctuate but I believe class C/D investing in Baltimore City if done in a targeted, professional, and consistent way is a giant economic opportunity.

The consistency on the advice from you three is refreshing!