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23 December 2024 | 12 replies
Yes, 401(k) plans, IRAs, SEP-IRAs and all other kinds of retirement plans are still the backbone of your wealth accumulation, especially if they are self-directed.
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20 January 2025 | 11 replies
Some other factors to consider - How long are you planning to hold this property?
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7 February 2025 | 8 replies
I highly suggest getting your feet wet in your local market if possible if you plan to rehab or manage the property yourself.
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26 January 2025 | 19 replies
What you would most likely be doing is getting one like Calltools Or Mojo mentioned above, and then push in prospects or manually add them to your Podio account once they have responded with interest.I'm with InvestorFuse, we do have a solo person plan that may be a good fit for you.
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26 January 2025 | 28 replies
I'm from Long Island but now live and plan on investing in the Albany area.
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27 January 2025 | 3 replies
. - $6k/ month is our freedom number from a W2- Buy & Hold MFH is our plan (turnkey with PM in place)- This quad was built in 2024 and we're able to secure a 3.75% 10 year rateHow's this deal looking or would it make more sense to go another route?
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27 January 2025 | 6 replies
I usually invest / work in Birmingham area, but I have been looking at properties in Baldwin County and plan to invest there also.
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11 February 2025 | 8 replies
Work with a tax professional (preferably a CPA that does tax planning and not someone at H&R Block or TurboTax) to ensure you qualify.
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6 February 2025 | 13 replies
But…he can make the buyer regret it if he doesn’t plan to move it.
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6 February 2025 | 5 replies
I had planned to slowly build an investment portfolio on my own.