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Josh Johnson Cost-Saving/Value-Adding Design Tips from an Architect
19 November 2016 | 10 replies
If anyone is thinking of a metal roof, consider the style and neighborhood, it can easily be out of place. 
Alfred Bell Does anyone use a Checkbook IRA LLC?
16 December 2023 | 82 replies
Following are the similarities and differences between the solo 401k and the self-directed IRA.The Self-Directed IRA and Solo 401k Similarities Both were created by congress for individuals to save for retirement;Both may be invested in alternative investments such as real estate, precious metals tax liens, promissory notes, private company shares, and stocks and mutual funds, to name a few;Both allow for Roth contributions;Both are subject to prohibited transaction rules;Both are subject to federal taxes at time of distribution;Both allow for checkbook control for placing alternative investments;Both may be invested in annuities;Both are protected from creditors;Both allow for nondeductible contributions; andBoth are prohibited from investing in assets listed under I.R.C. 408(m).The Self-Directed IRA and Solo 401k DifferencesIn order to open a solo 401k, self-employment, whether on a part-time or full-time basis, is required;To open a self-directed IRA, self-employment income is not required;In order to gain IRA checkbook control over the self-directed IRA funds, a limited liability company (checkbook iRA)  must be utilized;The solo 401k allows for checkbook control from the onset;The solo 401k allows for personal loan known as a solo 401k loan;It is prohibited to borrow from your IRA;The Solo 401k may be invested in life insurance;The self-directed IRA may not be invested in life insurance;The solo 401k allow for high contribution amounts (for 2016, the solo 401k contribution limit is $53,000, whereas the self-directed IRA contribution limit is $5,500);The solo 401k business owner can serve as trustee of the solo 401k;The self-directed IRA participant/owner may not serve as trustee or custodian of her IRA; instead, a trust company or bank institution is required;When distributions commence from the solo 401k a mandatory 20% of federal taxes must be withheld from each distribution and submitted electronically to the IRS by the 15th of the month following the date of each distribution;Rollovers and/or transfers from IRAs or qualified plans (e.g., former employer 401k) to a solo 401k are not reported on Form 5498, but rather on Form 5500-EZ, but only if the air market value of the solo 401k exceeds $250K as of the end of the plan year (generally 12/31);When funds are rolled over or transferred from an IRA or 401k to a self-directed IRA, the amount deposited into the self-directed IRA is reported on Form 5498 by the receiving self-directed IRA custodian by May of the year following the rollover/transfer.Rollovers (provided the 60 day rollover window is satisfied) from an IRA to a Solo 401k or self-directed IRA are reported on lines 15a and 15b of Form 1040;Pre-tax IRA contributions on reported on line 32 of Form 1040;Pre-tax solo 401k contributions are reported on line 28 of Form 1040;Roth solo 401k funds are subject to RMDs;A Roth 401k may be transferred to a Roth IRA (Note that from a planning perspective, it may be advantageous to transfer Roth Solo 401k funds to a Roth IRA before turning age 70 ½ in order to escape the Roth RMD requirement applicable to Roth 401k contributions including Roth Solo 401k contributions and earnings.)
Sylvia B. Laundry hookups in small SFR
10 March 2014 | 21 replies
I am assuming your dryer has a 4" outlet.Some uses a sheet metal rectangular or oval conduit that are basically two pieces that you slide in and out to adjust for the needed "length", so something like this will work - one inlet face the inside, the outlet face the outside wall.Even small ones like this: or There are many other variations and configurations.
Stephen Rinaldi Buyers need to understand the mistake in "waiting for rates to drop"
13 April 2023 | 90 replies
And FYI, the #1 Real Estate Syndicator is BlackRock, and they are very much active right now today, pedal to the metal
Vladimir Khorikov Tenant wants to test water for copper
9 March 2018 | 17 replies
This is the likely cause but would be important to make sure there are no other metals in the water.
Brandon Jenkins Any Recommendations on a Tenant Proof Stove??
19 December 2015 | 16 replies
And I like plain white, coil top and you can even replace the drip bowls after long tenancies to make them look like new again...
Adam Bosley Oven Stove Preference
27 June 2018 | 3 replies
Are their any preferences for stove tops with heated coils vs glass stove tops.
Shannon Tidwell-Porth Email Template for tenants preparing for colder temps
29 November 2018 | 4 replies
Clean your fridge's coils and change the water filter.To keep your unit running efficiently, use your vacuum's wand to suck away layers of dirt and dust. 4.Turn off exterior faucets.
Ken Baker 10,000 sq ft Flex Warehouse Budget
1 August 2022 | 3 replies
There are a ton of things that you may not want, but the city will make you put it in. 1 mil is realistic, the metal building will cost you at least 175k for 10k square foot building.
J Scott Second Chance
27 October 2017 | 8 replies
Call a bunch if metal scrappers and tell them whatever they can haul away they can have.