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Swethareddy Rachumalla Confused whether to do a roof repair or roof replacement
1 March 2017 | 13 replies
And if you are going back on the market, consider a metal roof.
Randa C. AC unit Vandalism at Property
2 March 2017 | 13 replies
I replaced this coil less than 6 months ago. 
Mukesh Yadav Looking for feedback on Self-Directed IRA custodians
6 March 2017 | 13 replies
@Mukesh YadavFollowing 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;Both are prohibited from investing in assets listed under I.R.C. 408(m); andNeither may be invested in your own business.  
Nedje Severe Rehabbing a fire damaged Multi Family in Union County NJ
2 March 2017 | 1 reply
Look for mold issues and corrosion.Fire/smoke can be corrosive, so it can have a huge impact on anything that is metal within the structure.  
Bryan Pham How to transfer/open self-directed IRA account?
6 March 2017 | 7 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;Both are prohibited from investing in assets listed under I.R.C. 408(m); andNeither may be invested in your own business. 
Christina Wrightsman Condo Unit Fire Door Replacement Company
9 March 2017 | 9 replies
@Amber Gonion The inspector states that a metal strip was used as a "bandaid" by the previous owners.
Kristopher Smith Using 401k to invest in real estate.
9 February 2017 | 5 replies
Following are the similarities and differences between the solo 401k and the self-directed IRA.The Self-Directed IRA and Solo 401k Similarities Both 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;Both are prohibited from investing in assets listed under I.R.C. 408(m); andNeither may be invested in your own business. 
Vince Gethings Is having radiator heat in a rental a risk?
21 January 2019 | 15 replies
If you don't like the look or are extremely cautious you can get those metal radiator covers.
Brian Braunhuber New Roof Inspection?
17 February 2017 | 11 replies
At the top you've either got a metal ridge vent or a shingle-over vent system (my preference).
Lucas LeBlanc Private funding: Solo 401k / SD IRA
22 February 2017 | 9 replies
@Lucas LeBlancTo learn more about the solo 401k loan rules, see the following:https://www.irs.gov/retirement-plans/retirement-plans-faqs-regarding-loansAlso, 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;Both are prohibited from investing in assets listed under I.R.C. 408(m); andNeither may be invested in your own business.