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Many activities associated with real estate have characteristics of both "investing" and "business". Certainly a passive investor in a real estate limited partnership is an investor. A real estate broker acting as a...
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I have a note that I bought from my SDIRA and now I am finding out that I have to obtain an EIN for my self directed IRA. Can anyone explain what this is? I did not know I had to file taxes on a SDIRA and apparently...
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Good Evening BiggerPockets,Are there any members interested in sharing a 1031 Exchange experience?
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Hi, my name is Angel-Ty Lebron, Traditional methods of marketing consist of mostly direct mail, driving for dollars, referrals, etc... yet nobody really talks much about online marketing. Brandon however, wrote a grea...
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As we already know: Alabama Tax sales allow immediate possession upon demand - but when the demand is not met within 6 months of tax Certificate purchase (with demand), then the tax purchaser must file ejectment. Ill...
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I have a question about inherited property which has a lien against it- from previous owner- and I have no idea how to resolve or where to start.First off, I have vague information but will try to explain it as best a...
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I am new BP member from Saint Louis MO. I have found this website filled with great information (Thanks Josh!!). I so wish I would have found this site back in 2010 when I started investing. I am a buy and hold inv...
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I currently have a potential property that I would like to close a deal on. The real estate agent is asking me for my lawyers info. Is it possible I can use their lawyer and provide the contract?
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So my wife is on board with using rental properties as a way for us to achieve financial freedom, and a year ago we bought our first duplex. But I'm having some trouble getting her to understand some of the expenses i...
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I was just told that I do not need to hire a lawyer when buying property in Indiana. I’ve bought multiple prop in Chicago IL but have always used a lawyer to close. Has anyone ever purchased and closed on a property w...