Has anyone purchased real estate using a self-directed IRA?  I've read about this strategy but haven't tried it myself.

I am considering investing in a Preferred Equity Syndication. The pref equity would pay out a 7% (annualized) quarterly distribution and a 7% back end return when the pref equity capital is returned. The capital stack...

As both the title and description say, I'm about to be a senior in Wisconsin, through the help of a family member I realized how great REI can be. I'm thinking of going to a community college, as to avoid large amount...

I'm interested in getting into real estate syndication. I found a couple of funds that I'm interested in. I'd be interested in any ideas regarding how to conduct my own due diligence into these funds. How can I tell i...

I understand the reasoning behind placing real estate in an LLC: for the owner to shield himself/herself from personal liability in the event of legal action.

However, is one LLC enough? Say an investor owns 10 prope...

Hello BP nation, looking at county assessor's office and properties that are scheduled to be foreclosed.There is one in particular where the outstanding balance states roughly $35K.  I know the property is worth much ...

I currently made an offer on a legal “duplex” that is 3/2, 3/2. (All year leases). One unit is rented at $1,200. The second unit is split into two: 2/1 and 1/1. The 2/1 brings $1,200 and the 1/1 brings $600 (all month...

Just got finished reading the chapter on setting up legal entities in the Tax Strategies for the Savvy Real Estate Investor.  Are legal entities or LLCs needed when you acquire your first rental property or is this mo...

Is it best to set up a Series LLC and then add each house as a separate entity under that? Or just set up separate LLCs.? We are beginning to add lots of houses to our portfolio and want to have the right amount of pr...

So I am currently in the process of setting up an LLC for my real estate investing company. I am looking for recommendations as to which route I should take to set this up. I am in a toss up between hiring a real esta...