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Michael Garrett Apartment Abandonment? *Beware. Landlord horror story coming up*
13 October 2022 | 13 replies
Harden up, and have some cash set aside for things like this--it's just part of the business, and not quiet at the "Horror Story" level yet.It can get way worse.In the future, be careful when vetting possible renters.See some of the postings in this forum about renter vetting.As to your question directly, what you can and can't do, and the associated dates are controlled by your state, (and and maybe city) laws of the property address.Maybe posting the property state and city will help responses.Bend Oregon will probably be different than Las Cruses New Mexico, which will probably be different than many parts of New Jersey.Good Luck!
Melanie Stephens Seeking Biggest Mistakes and Lessons Learned Stories (Again!)
28 January 2022 | 134 replies
This actually taught me to do my own deals, so that have more control (not total control) over the outcome.
Christina Merlo Where to find Private Lending for Next Investment
9 September 2022 | 9 replies
As the person providing that 2nd lien against the property, if that property loses value for ANY reason (and not all of them you control) that means my loan is automatically underwater being in the 2nd lien behind your financing to acquire the property.
Greg P. Fragmented Platforms for Listings. Do you use a single tool?
1 December 2022 | 2 replies
Seems like they now have much tighter control over the entire ecosystem since they also manage for other subsidiaries (Hotpads, realtor.com, etc), which make it hard for an all-in-one service to manage. 
Carini Rochester Took possession of three unit apartment today. Top Priorities?
1 December 2022 | 8 replies
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Dominik Perrenoud How Do You Not Let Your Expenses Grow With Your Income?
9 May 2020 | 46 replies
I end up spending money on services that save me time or give me my time back to control.
Samica Harris Using a Self Directed IRA for Real Estate Investments
21 July 2018 | 6 replies
We are using Lincoln and they offer us checkbook control so we have 100% control over our investments.
Phong Lam Can Self-Directed ROTH IRA purchase R.E. with tax-free?
14 August 2018 | 19 replies
A Solo 401(k) would also be worth looking at if you are considering but have not yet converted to Roth, or as a means to set aside future contributions from your self-employment income.In a self-directed IRA, it is still an IRA, just with different choices on the investing side and a whole lot more control than conventional IRA accounts.An IRA may invest in real estate, whether all cash or with a non-recourse mortgage.The IRA is on title to the property. 
Nick Furukawa LLC Member Amendment
2 December 2022 | 3 replies
If there is no such section, or no operating agreement, then the LLC is controlled by your state's default laws.
David A Pennell Self Storage Investing...what is the best way to get started
18 October 2022 | 11 replies
Each has its own unique "issues", and require different skill sets.Class C - "Mom and Pop" rurual facilities non climate controlled, smaller in size.  50 to 200 unitsClass B - Second generation, suburban, may be climate controlled, mid sized.  200 to 400 units.Class A - Urban, fully climate controlled, larger facilities.  400 - 1,000 units.