
2 June 2016 | 5 replies
It may not be if you've got regular W-2 income that brings you close to the social security limit or if you want to contribute the maximum amount to a SEP.

30 May 2016 | 16 replies
I have limited MLS access and I haven't seen it as a property for sale.

25 May 2016 | 15 replies
Based on what you said it's worth, you're well within the limits.

24 May 2016 | 1 reply
We do have a 0% down mortgage program for first time resident buyers (that can only be used once), but the property purchase limit is $200,000 and it is difficult to find multi-unit properties in this price range - unless they are in a C or even D area.

25 May 2016 | 14 replies
That said, with the limited information you've given, there is still probably some meat on the bone.I can't do accurate math for you because a lot of it is very case by case, but major expenditures you should add in are vacancy, roof, HVAC, property management, and any concessions you give tenants such as free water, cable, yard maintenance, etc.

31 May 2016 | 31 replies
By safely retire I mean <1% chance to have to do anything besides manage your property manager.Many guidelines exist for retiring with a portfolio of stocks and bonds, from safe withdrawal rates based on simulations, to specific bonds/stocks mixes at every age.
25 May 2016 | 7 replies
Not every wholesaler without their license is unprofessional or shady, but I believe that getting it helps keep things above board.I personally am a licensed realtor and I decided to be for the following reasons: 1) I saw how much the realtor I was using at the beginning was making on our transactions and decided that I wouldn't mind the commissions myself. 2) Without a license you are more limited on running comps on mls.

18 January 2017 | 23 replies
The 3.5 million invested would also likely outpace inflation if you withdraw 4-6% instead of the 8% you are getting.

5 July 2016 | 4 replies
Like most beginning investors, I'm starting with limited funds, so I'm also interested in finding a wholesaler, and an investor/ investment partner.

25 May 2016 | 4 replies
Unfortunately, this is not limited to Houston.Ways to combat this include NOT posting exterior photos or giving the exact address of the property until you have phone-screened potential tenants.