I'm happy to answer any questions as the CEO of Invictus.

Lastly, I can give you a few questions that you can use when interviewing agents to flesh out who really knows what they're doing.

How does the loan process work without proof of income and what percent down is required? 

@Brenda FreemanI think seller finance can make sense when you can get an at or above market price; you don't need the proceeds; you want the monthly income; and delaying the proceeds will make sense from a tax perspective.If you are saying there's an existing mortgage you would have to pay off yourself, then I don't think that makes any sense - why would you want to invest your own cash to make this work?

You can tell Shaneka I sent you and ask her real questions.

We are now at the stage where we are looking to partner with private investors and would greatly appreciate your insights.We have several questions about what private investors typically expect when they partner with a new real estate venture:1.Return on Investment (ROI):•What do private investors generally receive in return for their investment?

While flipping houses taught me a lot, I soon realized that I wanted a more scalable and passive income stream.This led me to the world of apartment buildings.

By accelerating your depreciation schedules, you reduce your taxable income which in turn increases your operating cash flow.

If the account executive or loan officer is constantly saying, "Let me circle back with you" or can't answer underwriting questions, then that is a problem.

Hello All,Just a general question for the self-managing landlords out there:  I am trying to find out what the general consensus is about this.