Jay Y.
Goals for 2013
I definitely want to make good progress this year. What can I say, I've been bit by the real estate bug and it's addicting! Here's what I'm planning to do to reach my goals (save downpayment for #3, maybe #4 if I'm lu...
Stanley Hammerton
Just how viable and feasible is it to invest in Real Estate NOW?
HelloI would like to know just how viable and feasible it is to invest in real estate at this moment, i have been advised to invest in funds such as Index Funds, mutual funds and hedge funds but my interests lie in pr...
Vidyadhar R.
can you invest capital gains in RE for tax avoidance
Hi tax professionals, can anyone please advise if we can invest the capital gains from stocks in RE to defer paying taxes something like a 1031 exchange? Is this possible? and how to go about it. Thanks.
Dan Wynn
Perks of Investing in real estate property
I think Real Estate Investment is the safest option. We are all trying to secure our future and looking for the best opportunities possible to multiply our savings and wealth. There are various investment options lik...
Joshua Dorkin
Zillow Goes Public - Ticker Z - $1.6 Billion Valuation - Thoughts?
Zillow started trading today on the NASDAQ under the ticker Z. According to this article on TechCrunch, when the stock opened at $60, that represented a valuation of $1.6 billion - extremely frothy, given the $11.3 m...
Kurt Stein
How Does a Trump Presidency Impact Real Estate Investing
Hi BP,
As the votes pour in this evening, it looks like A Trump Presidency is looking more and more realistic. The Stock market futures are getting pounded. How do you think a Trump Presidency impacts Real Estate In...
Michael Street
Real Estate or Index Funds?
Hi All,
I have a simple question with a not so simple answer.
Do we invest in index funds (Vanguard) or do we get into real estate?
'Ye Ole Wall 'o text to follow:
We have ZERO debt, no mortgage, no car pa...
Trevor Murphy
BiggerPockets Community Thoughts On Interest Rates
I'm curious what everyone's thoughts are on interest rates for the short term future (6-12 months).It looks like the fed is getting more aggressive with there narrative on tapering and raising interest rates.I'm plann...
Engelo Rumora
Why you should NEVER invest in stocks over real estate...
WOW! Now that is some "C Class" volatility going on in the stock market.General Electric- Will it ever go up?Large Cap Technology seems to be going down the drain.The stock market is down 10% in the past 6 weeks. "No ...
Account Closed
Roth IRA/401K Question
Hello BP, I just wanted to see how many of you utilize retirement accounts like the Roth IRA or the 401K or is Real Estate is the only retirement avenue you guys use. Thank you. Ruslan