Quote from @Kolin Goff: Hi all - I have a traditional 30yr Fannie/Freddie loan with 25% down on a duplex that is currently rented out and cashflowing well. 

Many traditional lenders struggle with self-employed borrowers, especially when tax returns show losses on paper.

When buying a wholesale deal, can that property be purchased with finance?

DM if you're a traditional lender who can make this happen (without outrageous fees of course!). 

Hey @Samantha Bartlett - Can you clarify exactly what you mean by buy a property for your child? 

@Alexander HunterIm originally from Australia and am looking into my options in buying property back there.

IT is a hard question, do i buy in my real expensive market, or do i rent here and invest in a better market (and by "better" i mean better for traditional investing)I would say this: The traditional idea that I am "missing out" if I don't own a primary residence in my chosen market to live in, is not necessarily a true notion.I know a guy, a friend of mine who actually told me about BP back in the day.

Having American's in your team who reside in the US helps for traditional financing.All the best with your investment journey!

But of course were running into the same issues as everyone else, finding a property that actually cash flows, specifically when rented out the traditional way with just one person on the lease.

@Neil Smith,Yes, Traditional IRA can be rolled into Solo 401K.