I have around $50,000 in a 401K and I'm wondering if I should leave it where it is or if there is another investment that would yield more money in my retirement years, which could start as early as 2-3 years from now...

I get this question a lot and there is much confusion around this TOPIC.  The confusion is that EVERY lender is NOT created equal and has different guidelines.  If you are S/E ( self employed ) for example you can alw...

My goal is to get my first property by the end of 2020. I would like to house-hack a multi-unit home and use an FHA loan, but unfortunately I just lost my job. Do you need a salary to qualify for a loan? What if you h...

Don´t know if this the correct forum here, but I want to know how high can I get a tax depreciation for this year (2010) when I buy an house this month for only $5k for a fix and flip in May 2011?
Thanks.

-Uwe

I am in the process of going through the tenant application/screening process for the first time. Currently I'm writing up some selection criteria and came across a question on income requirements. I went with the sta...

I have been reading through the posts about self directed IRA/401Ks/checkbook control etc and there is so much information! I left my job a few months ago and I want to transfer the funds from my 401K to one of these ...

we are planning on investing in real estate in a self directed ira. I have read that the cost of servicing thr account can be high. I was hoping that someone who is already doing this, and has done the research, could...

Hi we have been managing 15 + rental properties (SFR) and been to eviction courts numerous times, but have never been successful to collect unpaid rents.I understand following ways exist to collect unpaid rents.1. Get...

Hello Everyone! I have officially been investing in real estate for the last year, and in that time I went from owning one condo to now owning 5 duplexes. I am also about to close on a portfolio of three more duplexes...

Hello everyone!I wanted to consult with some experienced landlord on this issue: I am a small time landlord (two rental units) and everry now and then I face situation that I need a legal advice. The thing is, for the...