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Account Closed Stock Market Stinks (Down -800 points Today) - Real Estate Great
25 October 2018 | 193 replies
We had 900 point decline in Feb and we are still standing.HOWEVER, clouds are on the horizona) International markets have been routed - from 50% down in Asia and Russia to 15% down in Europeb) Interest rates are climbing, 30 year mortgage hit -- shock, horror -- 5% againc) Real estate markets in some regions are showing seasonal cooling downd) Tariff warse) Oil prices risingf) Employers cannot find employeesThe next 12 months should be interesting ....When the credit markets sneeze, the real estate market will catch a cold ....
Javier Blanco Hard economic situation. Parents asking me to get mortgage
12 October 2018 | 22 replies
@Fred Frontstone He is 58 and he had some really good positions internationally, so he is overqualified for most of the positions and then too old for others.
Adam Sankowski Any REI tax pro or genius recommendations for Boston Somerville
11 October 2018 | 13 replies
The real property (structural components) doesn't qualify for bonus depreciation and would still have the 27.5 year for rental and 39 year for commercial property depreciation schedules.
Justin Allen Looking for Financial Advise for Getting Started
31 October 2018 | 5 replies
Intern with a wholesaler.
Michael Newman Choosing a job for real estate future
11 October 2018 | 8 replies
Welcome to BP,My advice would be to intern or shadow someone already doing the work you're mentioning.
Ronnie Galindo Suggested use for a 1031 Exchange
11 October 2018 | 1 reply
@Ronnie GalindoIf you can wait another year, look into Internal Revenue Code Section 121 - exclude the gain from sale of your principal residence under certain circumstances. 
Jonathan Woodruff Is my mansion listed way too low?
13 October 2018 | 20 replies
If you have steep driveway and little to no backyard then many families will not like that at all.When you bought you might not have done enough analysis on other components of the land.
Gian Piero Bandieramonte General Parnership and Inheritance Taxes
20 October 2018 | 5 replies
I highly recommend you consult with a knowledgeable CPA in the area of international/cross-border taxation especially as it pertains to estate taxes.You are correct - a nonresident alien is generally subject to an estate tax on their U.S. situs assets of 40% on the excess of $60,000.
Katherine Robbins Investors from overseas
14 October 2018 | 0 replies
I want things to be transparent and I'm nervous about international rules and regulations etc.
Haresh Melwani Best Low Cost Self-Directed IRA Provider/Custodian
29 October 2018 | 6 replies
Roth IRAs cannot be transferred to Solo 401k plans.A few other Solo 401k benefits: Compared to an IRA, Solo 401k contributions limits are roughly ten times higher.There is no custodial requirement for the 401k.You don't need the additional expense and administration of an LLC to have checkbook control.There is a built in-Roth component whereas IRAs are either traditional or Roth, not both.A spouse can also participate in the same Solo 401k plan.The Solo 401k has additional tax benefits over an IRA when investing into real estate using leverage.