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Yes, last year we were introduced to DSTs via Leslie Pappas as well and have also read her book (Cashing In Tax Free: Your Ultimate Guide to a Tax Free Retirement Using 1031 Exchange and Delaware Statutory Trusts).

The Irish property buying process is probably very different to the UK but I can recommend a few books and Youtube channels for you to have a look at : Search for Rob Dix on Amazon and read his books : The Complete Guide for property investing, Rich Dad Poor Dad (which I am sure you have already read) and on Youtube: monoperty.I also listen to the Propertypodcast  http://thepropertyhub.net/podcast/on itunes and also the propertygeek podcast too.You can find great free course on the property hub also:http://thepropertyhub.net/property-courses/I am so excited about investing in property, my goal is to quit my job in 6 years and start flipping properties full time - buy at auctions, refurb and sell!

The funding is provided through banks and credit card companies that they guide you through the process.2.

You have a good deal.Use the GRM based Income Approach on single or small multi-family properties as a guide to reconcile with sales comps.

I used the 70% ARV rule to help guide me through the process.My desired profit margin is 30-40%.  

I used a local CPA for a couple of years, giving him my TT prepared output as a guide and all the other data he asked for.  

I was hoping to find a real estate attorney here that I could hire to guide me through the process and make sure everything is on the up and up.Thanks.

I'll send you a PM to see if I can help guide you and your wife in your decision making.