Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

I am a commercial real estate broker with an 81 unit portfolio for sale in Richmond, VA.

@Jason BibleUBIT exposure would be in the case of an IRA. 401k is exempt from UBIT on leveraged real estate. 

I'm John Alepin from Tampa Florida, passionate about real estate investing for several years.

BP is a great place to connect and meet real estate investors and professionals.

Unless you have a Roth, you can easily pay much more in taxes by investing in real estate through an SDIRA.

If purchasing new real estate as part of your reinvestment, a cost segregation study can maximize depreciation deductions, offsetting future taxable income.For effective planning, assess how the sale price is allocated between real estate, tangible assets, and goodwill, as this determines the tax treatment.

DIY tax software like TurboTax may not handle nominee interest, depreciation, or LLC structuring correctly, so working with a real estate CPA experienced in sub-to deals is recommended.

Investors think in numbers, exit strategies, and long-term plays, while homebuyers think in emotion and monthly payments.What are some of the biggest differences you’ve noticed when working with or transitioning into real estate investing?

I'm not new to real estate investing or bigger pockets, but new to the forum.