In my market at any time, I could probably find at least several active advertisements where someone is trying to scam people out of AT LEAST application fees perhaps by requiring they apply before seeing a unit or possibly even move-in money.

Buying property in a self-directed IRA has several downsides.

I have several duplexes in Round Rock as well as several more properties throughout the Austin Metro.  

What can a person do to hedge their risk if interest rates went crazy in the next few years as raised their mortgage payment significantly?

- I purchased a foreclosure property in Maryland- in MD, the court has to ratify the sale... and this can take at least 30 days- the trustee mandated that we close no later than 15 days post ratification- I was ready, willing, and able to close per the date they specified- we decided to push out the closing a few days due to inclement weather- several weeks have now passed since ratification and they've continually delayed the closing- I'm on the hook for interest from the day I win at the auction until the day I close!

There are several areas with duplexes.

At the start you will have slow months and it's better to keep risk low.

Several years later, our incorporation and utilization of a new SFR software, Appfolio, would prove to be a game changer for us, assuming positive control of residency from inception.Every resident came with a story, and our bleeding hearts consistently led us astray, so we formed leasing guidelines.

Share profits and risks, allowing for larger or more complex deals. 

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