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18 February 2020 | 7 replies
Which would be taxable event, plus penalties if you pull distribution prior to normal retirement age.Much better alternative is to invest inside of your self-directed Roth IRA, focus on maximizing the returns and then enjoy tax-free income after 59 1/2.
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25 February 2020 | 7 replies
Black Diamond holds meetings in Worcester so you should have some luck attending those, they alternate with Waltham.
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18 February 2020 | 1 reply
(I excluded these options because I am currently reading and listening to the BiggerPockets podcast, so I would like alternative options) I am super driven and I have a passion for learning about new things, and this topic is something I would love to pursue as a career.
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17 February 2020 | 2 replies
Additional paperwork and hassle Takes money to set up, maintain, and to file taxes (around $2,000)Alternatives to an LLCInsurance – get enough and talk to an insurance agent and tell them your fearsLeverage – if you have a LOT of leverage in the deal, the other lawyer won't want to come after you (no money) You can always set up an LLC later when you start to build real wealth!
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18 February 2020 | 8 replies
A lot of folks are finding that these are perfectly acceptable alternatives given that returns are getting compressed in a lot of areas like yours.
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18 February 2020 | 3 replies
@Jordan GhasemiI agree with IRR being an alternative to CoC, in fact it is a much better alternative.The four sources of return in rental real estate:1- Cash flow2- Loan paydown3- Appreciation in value4- Tax savings- CoC (Cash on Cash) is a measure of net return generated by TWO sources (i.e.
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28 February 2020 | 28 replies
The reason I've decided to post more in this forum page is to at least give out an alternative perspective and flash these warning signs I see ahead.
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12 March 2021 | 8 replies
Shared not to self promote but to provide an alternative to 50cents skip tracing.
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21 February 2020 | 6 replies
Do you have an alternate exit strategy that cash flows besides Airbnb?
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22 February 2020 | 10 replies
Alternately, hard money lenders understand private loans and have vetted paperwork.