Steve Sprowls
Self-Directed IRA companies
I've looked at six different companies and the fees are all over the place. The cheapest so far is Sunwest Trust. Their annual fee is $225 regardless of the number of assets. Their application fee is $50.
Am I gett...
Conor Olstad
Getting a loan after less profit year over year
I am looking to get my first rental property. I own a house and rent to 3 friends - an electrician, a plumber, and a carpenter. I want to invest in a local foreclosure, fix it up, and rent it out. I am self employed a...
Robin Ferrier
Manager for Bed and Breakfast? Workable?
Hi Folks,
I am looking at the possibility of expanding my portfolio via leasing a B&B. I am well aware how much work a B&B involves and whilst I am only too happy to do the work in the short term (months ) ...
Mark Yuschak
Hello from Grand Blanc, MI
I wear several hats to make a living....a couple of which are in real estate. I'm a part time agent, part time appraiser, part time landlord, and part time home flipper. LOL.
I really enjoy all aspects of real esta...
Danny Polanski
California is at it again.
California county bans landlords from conducting criminal background checks for housing!https://www.foxnews.com/us/cal...
Nader Hachem
Real Estate Vs Other Investments
Curious on what investments people have out there. I'm heavily involved in index fund investing in like 401k and Roth IRA. Is real estate your favorite type of investing? Why or why not? Why would you prefer it agains...
Account Closed
Are there ways for me to get help for a downpayment?
What options are there for me to get assistance in a downpayment? I’m not sure if there is, but coming up with the finances is very hard all of a sudden, and the math never pans out when I work on it. Thanks for the h...
Derek Tellier
What to do with my 401K?
My situation is that I'm 45 years old and I have a 401K with my current employer. They match 100% up to 3% then 50% up to 5%. So I contribute 5% and get 4%, immediately vested. I've been contributing this for about 13...
Charles Tucker
New Investor living in Irving, Texas
Hello to my friendly BP’ers! My name is Charles Tucker and I am a lifer in the Dallas, Texas area. I am pursuing my dream of investing in real estate! I was originally introduced to real estate investing by the inc...
Brad Gibson
Cashing Out Teacher Retirement -- Jump or Stay Safe?
I'm a new brand new Real Estate Investor. I did my very first deal this past month. Bought a SFR (4-2) with a tenant already installed and approximately $450 free cash flow before repairs and Capex. I'm banking all...