A self directed 401k depending on your plan documents you should not be forced to use an LLC to invest in real estate.Call Quest IRA in Texas & ask an expert there, they have great customer service.I would explore the wisdom of owning & having ownership & title to real estate in a 401k.

I'm interested in exploring this method in TX.

Two creative financing methods I would like to explore are partnerships and seller financing.

My intention here is to give those who are wanting to invest in these sites some more information and also know that someone out there has gone ahead and jumped in with both feet.A little background: A year or so ago, I decided to diversify my investments and to explore real estate investing.

I would attempt to determine in which direction you wish to take and explore the opportunities.

:(I'm back, sorry....One thing I'd explore with an underwater home would be a Sub-2 with notice (and a wink and a nod of consent) to the lender.

There is so much awesome information here on BP I have yet to explore, and I am looking forward to it.

Well dressed, drove a new Explorer, same character, stable job as a dental hygienist and bartender at a very nice restaurant.

I would love to help any way that I can, but as everyone else has said, definitely explore this site as much as possible and DEFINITELY download some podcasts too!

If I were to calculate the cap rate as an estimate using the 50% rule as I did and I came up with 6.7%, I wouldn't bother exploring the deal further.