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Sean Richway No Min Credit Score Residential Short Term Mortgage Advice
7 November 2015 | 6 replies
W-2 income is $113K and husband has self employed income for 2015 of roughly $20K, with an additional $50-75K expected to be earned by year end.
Drew Castleberry Need help understanding a self-directed IRA
8 January 2016 | 15 replies
You do have to have self employment activity and no employees, however.
Dinesh T. How to get Tax ID?
7 November 2015 | 12 replies
An EIN (tax ID) from the IRS is free and can be done directly on their website.https://www.irs.gov/Businesses/Small-Businesses-&-Self-Employed/Apply-for-an-Employer-Identification-Number-%28EIN%29-Online
Kevin Kim Can I use my Traditional IRA to buy Investment Properties?
13 November 2015 | 9 replies
No - life events are NOT (usually) necessary for roll-overs, but check your employer's plan's SPD (Summary Plan Description).You can keep the existing account open, and your employer (or you) can continue to contribute to it.
Mark T. Would you continue to house hack, traditional rental or Airbnb?
7 May 2019 | 6 replies
I’m self employed so I try to pay as low in taxes as possible.For additional income I recently started to house hack my primary home (4bed 2bath) I am currently house hacking renting 3 room each per month to international students for $650. 
Juan Carlos Castillo Switching Jobs during a Loan Approval/Closing
8 May 2019 | 6 replies
So I am trying to close on my first home, and have been getting a couple of offers of employment for the past couple of months that are significantly higher pay than what I am making right now.
Adam Goyette What should i do next?!
11 May 2019 | 8 replies
Besides your employment income, the rental income from both units can be used to qualify for a mortgage - some lenders will use 90% offset of rental income.
Cheri Castro Best financing options for Real Estate agent who wants to invest
9 May 2019 | 11 replies
Is there anyone in a similar situation who is not W-2 employed?
John Moorhouse What did you all do before you started investing?
10 May 2019 | 41 replies
Healthcare is one of the major hurdles for people leaving their traditional employment to be a full time investor. 
David Smith Is it a decent time to buy or sell?
8 May 2019 | 1 reply
Good thing is employment rate is still good.