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Bola A. Insurance policy basics
18 May 2019 | 3 replies
.- Personal Articles: Coverage for belongings that have a special or collectors value such as Jewelry, Furs, Fine Arts, Collectibles, etc...Depending on which company is being quoted, some of these otherfactors may get you credits:- Insurance Score (company pulls certain info out of your credit report)   It is not your credit score but generally better credit will result in a    better score- Time at your job- Education level- time at current residenceGood Luck
Ho Eun Park Investors that self manage: becoming a handyman yourself...how?
13 September 2018 | 16 replies
One of my "standard speeches" is that most skills are a "craft" not an art, nearly anyone can learn to be competent without having a gift.
Chris Keator Self Directing IRA to pay for rehab costs
16 September 2018 | 5 replies
Following are the similarities and differences between the solo 401k and the self-directed IRA.The Self-Directed IRA and Solo 401k SimilaritiesBoth were created by congress for individuals to save for retirement;Both may be invested in alternative investments such as real estate, precious metals tax liens, promissory notes, private company shares, and stocks and mutual funds, to name a few;Both allow for Roth contributions;Both are subject to prohibited transaction rules;Both are subject to federal taxes at time of distribution;Both allow for checkbook control for placing alternative investments;Both may be invested in annuities;Both are protected from creditors;Both allow for nondeductible contributions; andBoth are prohibited from investing in assets listed under I.R.C. 408(mThe Self-Directed IRA and Solo 401k DifferencesIn order to open a solo 401k, self-employment, whether on a part-time or full-time basis, is required;To open a self-directed IRA, self-employment income is not required;In order to gain IRA checkbook control over the self-directed IRA funds, a limited liability companyThe Self-Directed IRA and Solo 401k DifferencesIn order to open a solo 401k, self-employment, whether on a part-time or full-time basis, is required;To open a self-directed IRA, self-employment income is not required;In order to gain IRA checkbook control over the self-directed IRA funds, a limited liability company (IRA LLC) must be utilized;The solo 401k allows for checkbook control from the onset;The solo 401k allows for personal loan known as a solo 401k loan;It is prohibited to borrow from your IRA;The Solo 401k may be invested in life insurance;The self-directed IRA may not be invested in life insurance;The solo 401k allow for high contribution amounts (for 2018, the solo 401k contribution limit is $55,000, whereas the self-directed IRA contribution limit is $5,500);The solo 401k business owner can serve as trustee of the solo 401k;The self-directed IRA participant/owner may not serve as trustee or custodian of her IRA; instead, a trust company or bank institution is required;When distributions commence from the solo 401k a mandatory 20% of federal taxes must be withheld from each distribution and submitted electronically to the IRS by the 15th of the month following the date of each distribution;Rollovers and/or transfers from IRAs or qualified plans (e.g., former employer 401k) to a solo 401k are not reported on Form 5498, but rather on Form 5500-EZ, but only if the air market value of the solo 401k exceeds $250K as of the end of the plan year (generally 12/31);When funds are rolled over or transferred from an IRA or 401k to a self-directed IRA, the amount deposited into the self-directed IRA is reported on Form 5498 by the receiving self-directed IRA custodian by May of the year following the rollover/transfer.Rollovers (provided the 60 day rollover window is satisfied) from an IRA to a Solo 401k or self-directed IRA are reported on lines 15a and 15b of Form 1040;Pre-tax IRA contributions on reported on line 32 of Form 1040;Pre-tax solo 401k contributions are reported on line 28 of Form 1040;Roth solo 401k funds are subject to RMDs;A Roth 401k may be transferred to a Roth IRA (Note that from a planning perspective, it may be advantageous to transfer Roth Solo 401k funds to a Roth IRA before turning age 70 ½ in order to escape the Roth RMD requirement applicable to Roth 401k contributions including Roth Solo 401k contributions and earnings.)
Brenna Wood First Time Landlord Needs Advice
14 September 2018 | 35 replies
Some basic, low cost landlord self study will help you sleep soundly and get a check in the mail (or in your account electronically) every month....Even the classic Landlording by Leigh Robinson is in most libraries (free) or used bookstores for a couple of bucks.Best of luck!
Cosette Trantow FHA loan questions to ask my lender
12 September 2018 | 7 replies
@Art Shalomov I will definitely look into a mortgage bank.
Kena B. Investor Friendly Title Company
30 November 2018 | 18 replies
We are located in Westerville, OH but can do remote closings and electronic documents to facilitate Closings in Dayton.
Rick Howell Change Your Routine Change your Business!!!
13 September 2018 | 0 replies
After all, if you are working 24/7, and you never get a break, you are just going to get run down.If you find you struggle to mentally unwind earlier than you’re used to, try some tricks, like putting away electronic devices an hour or so before bedtime, reading a book right before bed, and making sure your room is very dark so you don’t get distracted.ExerciseYou don’t need to take up marathon running to get the benefits of a consistent exercise routine.
Christina Kim First Flip in INDY - Need Recommendation on STAGING COMPANY
14 September 2018 | 3 replies
@Christina Kim The question to stage is more art than science to me. 
Phil Restivo Made 10 different offers over asking, Can’t close on a deal?
16 September 2018 | 2 replies
Before going to view the property, I at times have the offers prepared already just in case buyer wants to make an offer, this way if they're going to submit an offer I just send them the Dotloop contract to be signed electronically right then and there.
Tony Marcelle Is $5000 worth it? How about $3000?
14 September 2018 | 11 replies
It's more of an art than an exact science.