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21 January 2025 | 7 replies
In my case, I have residential rentals in one LLC, commercial properties in another, self storage in a third, and my real estate company operates in a fourth.
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22 January 2025 | 4 replies
If you’re interested in investing in real estate, you can consider doing so with a Self-Directed IRA to defer taxes on capital gains until you actually withdraw the funds from your IRA.
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21 January 2025 | 4 replies
Avoid any self-help eviction tactics like changing locks.Maintenance: As a landlord, you’re responsible for ensuring the property meets basic health and safety standards, including working plumbing, heating, and electrical systems.Inspections: While there are no mandatory inspections required before renting, your property should comply with building codes.
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14 January 2025 | 15 replies
Originally posted by @Brian Eastman:@Roman Stefaniw@Chad Urbshott recommending Olympia Trust and the like is what I thought I was referring - which is self-directed plan itself.
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5 February 2025 | 8 replies
Quote from @Shaun Ortiz: One thing that keeps coming up is how some investors start with BRRRR but eventually shift to other asset classes—self-storage, mobile home parks, even commercial spaces.
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6 February 2025 | 8 replies
I am currently self managing 8 units in the Chicago SW side predominantly in the Lawndale and Oak Park area a mix of FM and section 8 tenants.
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6 February 2025 | 2 replies
If you have a self directed account and invest pre-tax money into illiquid assets like syndication or mortgage notes they will come in at a value of less than the principal.
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6 February 2025 | 8 replies
If a property needs too much work upfront, it may not be the best first investment.4.Factor in property management costs—even if you self-manage.
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27 January 2025 | 1 reply
Remember, the notion of amassing wealth without investing is a dangerous myth perpetuated by self-proclaimed experts.
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5 February 2025 | 5 replies
It’s been stressing me out as I self manage this and my other property where it’s affecting my moods and I don’t like it and something has to change.