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Dylan Henke Why I'm NOT succeeding
4 October 2016 | 18 replies
Write down a list of goals and a definitive timeline in order to get you moving towards that goal. 
Trey Foradory Tax records mailing address incorrect, how do I find them?
1 October 2016 | 2 replies
I sent the marketing piece to the address listed in the tax records but apparently this address is incorrect.  
Emin T. Accuracy of Zillow Home Value Forecast
26 October 2016 | 10 replies
Still very useful tool and all you have to do is look how high above or below the zestimates comparable homes are listed for to give you a good base to start with.As far as forecasting values, never make a decision on this hearsay.
Waylon Gates New member from Lake Havasu City, Arizona
4 October 2016 | 17 replies
@Waylon GatesFollowing are the similarities and differences between the solo 401k and the self-directed IRA.The Self-Directed IRA and Solo 401k Similarities Both were created by congress for individuals to save for retirement;Both may be invested in alternative investments such as real estate, precious metals tax liens, promissory notes, private company shares, and stocks and mutual funds, to name a few;Both allow for Roth contributions;Both are subject to prohibited transaction rules;Both are subject to federal taxes at time of distribution;Both allow for checkbook control for placing alternative investments;Both may be invested in annuities;Both are protected from creditors;Both allow for nondeductible contributions; andBoth are prohibited from investing in assets listed under I.R.C. 408(m) .The Self-Directed IRA and Solo 401k DifferencesIn order to open a solo 401k, self-employment, whether on a part-time or full-time basis, is required;To open a self-directed IRA, self-employment income is not required;In order to gain IRA checkbook control over the self-directed IRA funds, a limited liability company (IRA LLC) must be utilized;The solo 401k allows for checkbook control from the onset;The solo 401k allows for personal loan known as a solo 401k loan;It is prohibited to borrow from your IRA;The Solo 401k may be invested in life insurance;The self-directed IRA may not be invested in life insurance;The solo 401k allow for high contribution amounts (for 2016; the solo 401k contribution limit is $53,000, whereas the self-directed IRA contribution limit is $5,500);The solo 401k business owner can serve as trustee of the solo 401k;The self-directed IRA participant/owner may not serve as trustee or custodian of her IRA; instead, a trust company or bank institution is required;When distributions commence from the solo 401k a mandatory 20% of federal taxes must be withheld from each distribution and submitted electronically to the IRS by the 15th of the month following the date of each distribution;Rollovers and/or transfers from IRAs or qualified plans (e.g., 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.)
Felicia Stafford Real Estate Investor and Realtor
1 October 2016 | 2 replies
Also, add me to your buyers list for properties in my area.
Joey Budka Acquire, wholesale or to list?
1 October 2016 | 2 replies
The ultimate goal would be to acquire or flip, but inevitably circumstances will likely end up presenting themselves as opportunities to either wholesale or list properties as an agent. 
Chase Webster New to the Game...Several Questions
21 January 2017 | 11 replies
People are literally on waiting lists for apartments.
Jason Harris Property under market value minimum repair costs. Determine exit.
4 October 2016 | 4 replies
Recently I sent out a mailer campaign to my probate list.
Varinder Kumar need advise on potential purchase
2 October 2016 | 2 replies
So i noticed this listing which is on the other block from my primary residence.
Nick O. Incentives for keeping contractor/GC motivated to keep bids low?
4 October 2016 | 21 replies
Or holding back huge amounts for punch list items, like holding back $1k for a crooked light switch plate because that means the electrical "technically" isn't complete.