![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/40671/small_1621406628-avatar-jcc.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
30 January 2013 | 24 replies
Apparently, the big shots of this country havefigured out a way to make money coming and goingwith the taxpayer getting stuck footing the bill.And, all the while, the politicians shaking their fingers at each other.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/38432/small_1621389897-avatar-tchandy.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
20 February 2012 | 32 replies
It's taken about a year, but I just got word that I should receive a final determination in a couple weeks, and it should be favorable (fingers crossed), meaning any future ruling the IRS or DOL makes on these types of retirement products in the future can't come back to hurt me.Fun fact: If you flagrantly violate ERISA laws with how you use your retirement funds, the penalty from the IRS/DOL can be loss of your entire retirement portfolio PLUS 10% or more excise penalty that you'd have to pay out of pocket.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/76396/small_1621415159-avatar-yucaipaca.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
9 February 2012 | 4 replies
I'm using a credit union for mine...Bought a place January 4th subject to the hard money loan he had in place... am in the process of refinancing it with a local credit union... it appears *fingers crossed* they are going to allow me to do a cash out refinance based on appraisal value (75%) at 5.5% for 10/30.Easiest recommendation is simply to wear out your phone dialing...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/127638/small_1621418156-avatar-shaine_cobb.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
5 February 2013 | 11 replies
Keeping my fingers crossed...it is habitable (still has tenants) and did not have any pending code violations.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/127697/small_1621418159-avatar-ghshafer.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
4 February 2013 | 5 replies
Bc It was live in flip and staged.Commercial retail: fell into it, learn on the flySite revision for commercial : work in progress... on the fly...Always learning and ppl love to "teach" You just need to do your own due diligence.And DONT FALL IN LOVE with property/deal.My worst deal is when I fell in love, current home but I let myself bc this is permanent home (fingers crossed)
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/127212/small_1621418134-avatar-newbizz.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
2 April 2014 | 10 replies
(fingers crossed).Meanwhile I still have to find an investor friendly title company.A to B B to C closing title company.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/123322/small_1640702006-avatar-afsoc.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
30 November 2014 | 5 replies
(Fingers Crossed)
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/128242/small_1621418193-avatar-hondochica.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
24 February 2013 | 6 replies
Might just call that lawyer tomorrow as plan B and cross my fingers I don't have to use it on Tuesday!
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/155475/small_1621419927-avatar-thsfsu.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
22 January 2014 | 12 replies
The burglars didn’t make near as much of a mess as the police finger print dust, which didn’t find anything.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/164615/small_1621420610-avatar-obee45.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
23 January 2014 | 10 replies
Thanks @Gerald Harris for your input as well, I appreciate it.I'm taking the RE License exam soon, can't wait to have that information at my own finger tips. :)