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Mark Gomez Rent vs Sell a paid off home
18 February 2025 | 14 replies
(Social security, pension, 401k, etc)It is hard to retire on $350,000 of net worth.Even if that is generating 10% cash flow, you are talking maybe $35,000 which is $17,500 for each person.I personally like the idea of seller financing a home at that point, potentially exclude the gain on sale if it was their personal residence and get a nice interest return.If the house is big, it also allows them to downsize the home when they look for something to rent.
Susan K. Q on deferred salary to a Solo 401K
30 January 2025 | 6 replies
Yes, as S-Corp owners receiving W-2 wages, employee deferrals to a Solo 401(k) are subject to FICA taxes (Social Security & Medicare).
Sumedha Shukla Shared Housing Business
2 February 2025 | 3 replies
Hi All,I'm interested in investing in social housing.
Timothy Frazier Hard Money Loan
1 February 2025 | 16 replies
@Timothy Frazier I wouldn't use the word bad because if that is the route needed to acquire a piece of property then mission accomplished however you are stacking the deck against yourself with this approach.  
Matthew Estrada Lessons Learned: My Experience with The 'Flip System'
10 March 2025 | 48 replies
I understand that isn't what you thought initially but 15k is insane to get what you got and ended up with.There is way to much social med. crap that "get rich quick" is a pure and total smoke screen regarding real estate.
Jayme B. Short Term Rental, Long Term Wealth Book Feedback
2 March 2025 | 30 replies
If you haven't already joined the social media sites (same name as the book), I highly recommend them. 
Chris Piper Wholesaling 101: How to Wholesale for Beginners
4 March 2025 | 76 replies
If you do have money to invest in your wholesaling business, then you can pull lists from Prop Stream or List Source and skip trace them, use bandit signs, social media advertising, Google/Bing ads, Direct Mail, etc.
Don Konipol The Most DANGEROUS Real Estate Investments for the “Amateur” Investor
1 February 2025 | 56 replies
My mission is to have people use creative financing  safely, ethically, and legally.
Kwanza P. My First Property Manager
5 February 2025 | 16 replies
Quote from @Michael Smythe: @Kwanza P.Recommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.
Derek Green Good ways to keep up to date on the real estate market
5 February 2025 | 4 replies
Consider creating blogs, social media posts, or short videos on:•How to handle late-paying tenants•What to do if a tenant damages your property•Best practices for tenant screening•How to legally increase rent without losing tenants•By answering common landlord headaches, you’ll attract leads who already see you as a trusted expert.4.Market to Investors•Many property investors want a one-stop shop—someone who can help them buy, manage, and eventually sell their rental properties.