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Brian Prudden New investor in northern New Jersey
26 February 2017 | 11 replies
Definitely make advantage of all the resources this site has to offer, the podcasts, blogs, books, forums and so much more.
Juan Pessolani Warehouses for foreign Industry
14 March 2017 | 2 replies
Tons of advantages for these foreign companies, including local government's incentives.Brazil's recession plus Paraguayan Government's aim to turn the country into South America's China seems to be opening a niche for industrial development. 
Ben Pentz Do I need to disclose that I am a licensed real estate agent?
25 February 2017 | 15 replies
I have found this to be an advantage in certain circumstances where the customer knows they are dealing with a professional. 
Tony Velez Am I a control freak?
1 March 2017 | 4 replies
I understand great property management is an advantage to be succesful in real estate.
Daniel J. Should I wait for a multi or just get started with an SFR?
1 March 2017 | 9 replies
I'm in the minority here on BP, but I actually prefer SFRs over MF as they have many advantages.
Account Closed First offer as official real estate investor
27 February 2017 | 5 replies
I've certainly seen people in my local area blab all sorts of particulars on BP thinking nobody local is paying attention - particulars that could possibly be used by other investors to gain an advantage.
David Sanford Is it worth doing a cash out refinance for $14k?
27 February 2017 | 3 replies
My new rate would be the same as the current rate so no advantage there.
Kim Meredith Hampton Service Animals, what's an owner to do?
18 August 2019 | 58 replies
My thought is that those that are trying to take advantage of it will not submit any doctor form and actually not continue with the lease process.Of course, there is the rest of the entire screening process too.Thanks.
Sung Park Buying without real estate agent
28 February 2017 | 8 replies
They reasoned that it gave them an advantage because listing agent would be getting more commission if seller picked them, no splitting commission.For experienced investors who are not licensed agents, have you done deals without a buyer agent and if so, do you think you had an advantage in getting those deals?
Costel A. Self directed IRA and hard money
28 January 2019 | 10 replies
., former employer 401k) to a solo 401k are not reported on Form 5498, but rather on Form 5500-EZ, but only if the air market value of the solo 401k exceeds $250K as of the end of the plan year (generally 12/31);When funds are rolled over or transferred from an IRA or 401k to a self-directed IRA, the amount deposited into the self-directed IRA is reported on Form 5498 by the receiving self-directed IRA custodian by May of the year following the rollover/transfer.Rollovers (provided the 60 day rollover window is satisfied) from an IRA to a Solo 401k or self-directed IRA are reported on lines 15a and 15b of Form 1040;Pre-tax IRA contributions on reported on line 32 of Form 1040;Pre-tax solo 401k contributions are reported on line 28 of Form 1040;Roth solo 401k funds are subject to RMDs;A Roth 401k may be transferred to a Roth IRA (Note that from a planning perspective, it may be advantageous to transfer Roth Solo 401k funds to a Roth IRA before turning age 70 ½ in order to escape the Roth RMD requirement applicable to Roth 401k contributions including Roth Solo 401k contributions and earnings.)