They will talk to the retiree that have the money in their IRA, and help them understand the IRS regulations.Regarding joint ventures, I would get out some letters and CPAs and doctors and ask them if they would consider an alternative investment like Joint Venture Partnering.Everybody around you is a possible private lender or joint venture partner.

Maybe one might want to consider an after-tax-cash-on-cash calculation, but equity pay down and property appreciation (if any) do not come into the equation.  

I would consider an LLC at first because they are easier to manage.

Hi Stephen, Consider an FHA 203k loan on a fixer and you might extend your affordability (assuming you purchase at a discount).

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If you are holding rentals you will want to consider an LLC or holding them personally.

What are the first things you look for an area before determining if you would consider an office or retail investment in the area?

In general, what do you guys consider an acceptable yearly rate of return on a buy-and-hold property?

Now that we are in what I consider an off season compared to spring-summer, I will most likely be buying and will better recognize a good value than prior to my market research.

Depending on the answer, you may need to consider an extra risk factor involved with homes being foreclosed on and potentially pulled out of the park.