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23 May 2018 | 8 replies
I have my first flip in Houston under contract.
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17 May 2018 | 4 replies
Hi EveryoneFor the past 5+ years my company has been long term leasing apartments, duplexes, townhomes, and houses as regular corporate tenants and then actively managing them as corporate and short-term rentals.
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16 May 2018 | 0 replies
I'm a new member but not new to real estate and I'm glad to finally be a part of an online community to share insights and exchange information.
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24 May 2018 | 11 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(m)The 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.
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16 May 2018 | 0 replies
Hello! I'm looking to connect with other local landlords. Specifically those interested in, or currently investing in the Bay City area in Matagorda County. Send me a message! Thanks!
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18 May 2018 | 4 replies
I'm a new member but not new to real estate and I'm glad to finally be a part of an online community to share insights and exchange information.
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16 May 2018 | 1 reply
Roper's life: he appeared to live comfortably by renting out a series of apartments and even managed to sell that statement complex and buy a house and live without a traditional job.
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20 May 2018 | 5 replies
I might be on that list because it’s probate and I JUST got the leftovers after the attorneys and creditors picked the estate apart, but I want to be a landlord so no go.
17 May 2018 | 2 replies
Does anyone have any water/sewer/trash numbers to share for apartment buildings/complexes in Boise, Idaho?