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I have a 401k from a previous employer and interested in the idea of using a portion of those funds for long term returns (buy and hold rental properties). I have two questions.1. How does a self directed IRA differ...
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I am self employed individual, looking for recommendations for a portfolio lender out of Brevard county FLHave also looked into Limaone and lending one but have mixed reviews as far as the experience with them so hold...
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Hello,
I got back a credit and background check for a potential renter via smartmove. Here is the feedback I got on the credit check (credit score itself was excellent and credit score was high):
Address submitted h...
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Hi Everyone,Just wanted to get thoughts and feedback on approaching local banks vs utilizing an organization like PPR to purchase notes on my behalf? I've done a lot of reading about notes and think I'm more interest...
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Hey all!
I am currently reading David Green's book "Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat" and thought I would share some takeaways as I go.
As someone who is looking to start investing within the next couple of year...
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Good morning all, Hope everyone is enjoying the busy season. I have been reading a few posts on BP forums (that are 3-5 years old) about self-employment taxes which state that if your average stay is less than seven d...
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I am a W-2 employee and have no problem refinancing my rental properties from private lenders. One day I plan on being self employed with RE Investing as my full-time career. What impact am I looking at from lenders...
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Hello BP,
I have a series of questions to ask concerning a business structure so any help that the community could offer would be great.
Question 1: My family and I (wife, mom, brother, and dad) want to start a buy ...
Hello,I am looking to buy an investment property in the Southern California, Antelope Valley area on a conventional loan for a house that would range between 60-100k and putting up to 30-35% down on the house. But, I ...
I'm reading "Tax Strategies for the Savvy Real Estate Investor" now and the authors mention using a self directed 401k to invest in properties. All this makes sense except the example they use illustrates the point by...