Run a thorough background check, make sure they have the financial ability to pay their rent, and then you can use social media to help you make an informed decision.

Some will loan based in asset value or purchase price up to a percentage they are comfortable with.  

I recently moved from the East Coast to the Seattle-Tacoma area and am starting to rebuild my business. Back East, I was a HUD broker for several years and had some good relationships with regional banks, but none of ...

I have a passion for helping other people achieve financial freedom so they can fully live their purpose, instead of being limited by resources.  

If you have a well-maintained unit in a decent area, your tenants will want to stay, even if the increase is substantial and it is within market rent.BTW, prior to purchasing, ask the owner for copies of the most recent utility bills, tenant estoppel certificates (signed paper from tenant stating financial terms of the lease) and CLUE report ( A report that lists if any insurance claims have been filed against the property in the last 7 years) to ensure property is insurable.

My husband has been reading a lot about financial "freedom" and one topic that got his eye was Real Estate Investing.  

If I could also possibly become an asset to a Note Business Company, I can offer my full commitment to the business. 

It seems like leaving it out would under-value the real estate investment opportunity, especially if you are comparing it to a different asset-class (like stocks) that don't give you that phantom expense write-off .Thoughts?

Judy Le, why would you consider throwing away a revenue producing asset?

You will need a self directed IRA that will let you invest in non-traditional assets.