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9 December 2024 | 11 replies
@Maria Jeanette Using a self-directed IRA (SDIRA) for real estate investment offers control over asset selection and tax advantages, such as tax-deferred growth (Traditional IRA) or tax-free growth (Roth IRA).
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19 December 2024 | 55 replies
Marco/Norada Capital sends emails that my money is taken and I don't have any control over my money.
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7 December 2024 | 18 replies
That’s a problem if trying to enforce a security position as a lender or Noteholder.You may gain control but economics will dictate structuring a deal to pay the problem spouse something as a “lovely parting gift.”
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15 December 2024 | 13 replies
Don't let it control you and I am glad you asked.You really don't want to rely on appreciation to make up for the poor performance as a STR.This is too much of a risk IMHO.
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6 December 2024 | 0 replies
It’s always an honor to contribute to such an incredible platform that empowers investors to build wealth and take control of their financial futures.
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10 December 2024 | 26 replies
:)To anyone reading this: if you happen to think using other people's money means you don't need any of your own, raising outside money may help you recover your expenses, but you still have MAJOR out of pocket expenses, typically, due before you can raise any money:Earnest deposit: most people raise after you get control of a deal.
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9 December 2024 | 6 replies
Self-funding gives you full control, no debt, and better cash flow, but it ties up a lot of your cash.
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6 December 2024 | 4 replies
:) We love defaulted note investing - you own nothing but are in control and can exit through the property or the borrower. if you do take a property back you can sell it outright, seller finance it, rent it or BRRR it.
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11 December 2024 | 37 replies
Although RTR does not have control over management issues, it is clear that Zach cares about his clients and will do what he can to help.
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4 December 2024 | 4 replies
There is no rent control on land leases.