I'm excited to be here and connect with like-minded individuals who are on the same real estate journey!

@Amber Forkey Would you mind sending me your guidelines as well?

But there are some important things to keep in mind: all income and expenses need to go through the IRA, you can’t personally benefit from the property, and IRS rules have to be followed carefully.

@Maya Jones great follow-up, and it’s definitely a tricky spot when dealing with inherited tenants and changing household dynamics.If someone is already living in the unit and you're trying to verify income as part of requalifying the household or adding or replacing tenants, it's reasonable to screen based on income and ability to pay, just be sure the same process applies to all adults being considered for tenancy, whether or not they have a Social Security number.As long as your rental criteria are applied consistently and you're not selectively enforcing them, you should be on solid ground.

Bear in mind that a) Realtors (some) are notoriously 'flaky'.

Sometimes, staying calm, professional, and proactive is the best way to protect your property and your peace of mind.  

You are setting yourself up for failure from day 1.

Often, DIY ends up costing more than it saves.

BUT you might want to do a partnership or something simpler because setting up syndication paperwork can get real expensive.

it blows my mind how many people are using it and believing it over humans.