I know this isn't a increasing question persay but certainly might require that brilliant outside the box thinking I know you all possess.

I'm pretty young so I'd rather not get taxed on my cash flow right now and instead build my real estate portfolio up making 100-200 cash flow on each property and when I have 12+, focus on paying those off, my cash flow will increase quickly after that where now my cash flow can be my money going in or I "could" live off it if I choose to, but still young.

Seller had tenants who were paying low rents, I saw an opportunity and placed an offer then I got the property and increased the rents based on market rates.

@Caleb Heimsoth yea I'm not a fan of variable rates with the likelihood of rates increasing 3-4 times this year.

Do you have more information about the deal, like the returns, the rent increases, what is your exit strategy, etc.

in south killeen (closer to austin)  for less then 20 years old properties there is definitely a significant apprichation increase in the past two years for all kind of income properties 

Real estate is less volatile but also illiquid, and leverage can increase your returns but also make a downturn more painful.Show your wife that doing both is a smart and useful way to built a diversified portfolio.

We currently live in Chicago, but my wife grew up just outside of Cleveland so looking to invest in Cleveland.I had been looking in Lakewood, but it appears that house prices have increased significantly and that taxes are quite high.

This will allow theIRS to obtain the FMV of your account and see if there is an increase or decrease in your IRA value at the end of 2017."

Notice requirement for either party to end leaseI would also ask for about 90 day notice on rent increases so the doctor can plan accordingly.