I am inching closer and closer to making my first purchase (hopefully within 3 months).  I'm the super cautious and slow type but I know that mastering the numbers inside and out will help me feel more comfortable in ...

Hello,I had a discussion a few weeks back with some friends about finances and such.  They are both married and are home owners.  I on the other hand am single and still renting.  We are all physicians in our mid 30s ...

It's the end of the year and I am considering investing in a rental property as a first-time owner, who already owns a primary home. However, I am also thinking about whether I should max out my 401k like I did this y...

I am working on building a list of self-directed IRA companies. Here is what I have so far:

1. Entrust
2. Equity Trust
3. Pensco
4. Sterling
5. UDirect
6. Asset Exchange Strategies
7. American Pension Service...

So here is my situation and I just need someone from out there from the wonderful BP community (you're my hero @Brandon Turner) if possible, because this admittedly IS my first rodeo:- I've been watching the MLS in th...

A couple quick questions that hopefully someone has some experience with.  I am looking at moving into a self directed IRA to purchase additional rental properties.  Usually depreciation is one of the most valuable ta...

I talked to a representative about making my 401k self directed to invest in real estate this morning. He said I can not invest directly in real estate with a sd401k but I can invest in an LLC with the sole purpo...

So- I have targeted a few properties that would be ideal for my first flip. I have another family member that will be an equal investor with me. We have discussed forming an LLC, but I don't know if it would be necess...