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Bienes Raices Bleach or vinegar for AC line maintenance
27 August 2013 | 7 replies
Remember bleach is corrosive , dont use it around metals , even the vapors will corrode metals.
Robert Pickles Feedback on MidAtlantic IRA
22 September 2018 | 15 replies
@Kim BlattYou may want to look into a self-directed solo 401k plan if you are looking for ultimate control over your retirement funds.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;Both 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 (IRA LLC)  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.)
Don Hines Well I never......
21 September 2012 | 7 replies
They worked for about a week then disapperared leaving a sheet metal break and several tools on the grounds.
Beth Vincent Mobile home park,unbelievable living conditions
16 October 2012 | 7 replies
The trailers were ripped up, the metal hauled off, and the debris remains in piles-everywhere.
Joshua Hill "any ideas about extra work"
27 August 2007 | 11 replies
He made 50 bucks in scrap metal on those.
Willis Seng Looking for rental property
8 August 2007 | 4 replies
All the locks on the house are gone, stoled for scrap metal.
John J. Tenant Comitted Suicide
10 January 2009 | 21 replies
Even IF they were a low rent tenant, and their belongings total $200, if someone makes a claim against you, it is up to you to provide the proof there was no bags of gold.As to the cleanup of bodily fluids, yes, there are specific measures you must take.
Joshua Dorkin Welcome New Members Contest
13 October 2007 | 3 replies
[b]Contest Prizes:[/b]- We will select 2 members at random who have met all of the above criteria to win a BiggerPockets.com T-Shirt.- We will select 1 member who we feel has contributed the most to the New Member Introductions forum over this period to win a BiggerPockets.com Hooded SweatshirtThis is the first of many contests to come!
Joshua Dorkin Welcome NEW MEMBERS Contest - Ends 10-12-07
9 December 2007 | 35 replies
[b]Contest Prizes:[/b]- We will select 2 members at random who have met all of the above criteria to win a BiggerPockets.com T-Shirt.- We will select 1 member who we feel has contributed the most to the New Member Introductions forum over this period to win a BiggerPockets.com Hooded SweatshirtThis is the first of many contests to come!
N/A N/A Hello, everyone - After lurking for months, am finally here!
9 October 2007 | 21 replies
Summary of my project: Upgraded old electrical systemComplete kitchen remodel (including soapstone countertops, copper farm sink, stainless appliances)Complete bath remodel (two)Removed walls on stairway, so now open stairwell with new newels, ballisters, etc.All new windows, doors and door hardwareAdded/replaced all molding (crown/baseboards/door/window etc.)Replaced all lights/outlets/switchesRefinished all floors (wood)Replaced all metal radiator covers with custom wood covers (turned many into great little windowseats)And finally (of course) every single paintable surface has been painted!