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27 January 2025 | 35 replies
Also, I am thinking of investing into real estate via a new Self Directed Roth Solo 401K account due to tax free distributions after age 59 1/2 instead of SEP IRA, any thoughts?
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25 January 2025 | 15 replies
For (2), as properties age the rents you command decrease.
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11 February 2025 | 7 replies
It did fantastic and I parlayed the profits into growing the business I have today.But that was 2016.
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23 January 2025 | 2 replies
It’s one thing to learn, but turning knowledge into action—mistakes and all—is what separates those who dream from those who achieve.Let’s keep building and growing!
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10 February 2025 | 10 replies
If you're having to go out and "raise" your entry fee, you might want to think about other investments until your cash grows.
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31 January 2025 | 1 reply
However, some investors don't mind this strategy if they prefer not to put a lot of liquid in up front and plan to refi out within a few years of closing (which seems to be a great option with the talks of the FED reducing interest rates this year).It really comes down to investing in a growing market, in a good neighborhood & building a great team to support you.
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2 February 2025 | 4 replies
Honestly I have loved it and we are working to continue to growing.
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9 February 2025 | 32 replies
Those were part of growing pains for us back in Nov/Dec.
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2 February 2025 | 10 replies
If you plan to grow your portfolio, consider setting up separate LLCs for each property to shield them from liabilities tied to others, though this adds complexity and costs.
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16 February 2025 | 9 replies
WordPress, especially when paired with plugins like WP Rentals or a property management system, offers more flexibility for custom features like dynamic calendars, booking systems, and integrations with platforms like Airbnb.If you're planning to grow beyond a few properties, WordPress can handle that expansion better since you can continuously customize it as your business needs change.