Unfortunately, what the government is doing is simply making things MUCH WORSE.

Jorene,If you want to learn about real estate investing, simply start reading the various forums here on BiggerPockets.

And we get to pay for ol Krzysztof Duszkiewicz's health care simply because he can't get along with his boss.

*Contractor One who will give you free estimates and knows how to "cut corners" in the right places.

Success is simply having a family & being able to provide for that family.

That information simply does not exist and many (most) investors don't understand operating expenses themselves, let alone have accurate records for their property.Finally, the vast majority of newbies fail in this business and the majority of rentals in the US are owned by individuals.

This does not, however, remove you from having to personally guarantee loans from banking institutions.Also, the reason most investors use an LLC for long-term holds (rental properties), is that it is a pass-through entity and the profits and losses are simply "passed through" to your personal return.

Other than that its great for all purposes I need it for, just simply to monitor my score.Good Luck, Dustin

He is unshaven, drives a beat-up car and wears grungy cut-off sweat pants.

I can see other decent apartment building opportunities but simply can't come up with the downpayments anymore.