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Hi,Infrequent poster, but when I've needed wisdom, this has been my "stop."So, the situation: took out a second mortgage about 2-3 years ago to start a business that didn't go super-well (long story, not real estate ...
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Hey everyone,
Can anyone provide any information like pros and cons of using a self directed IRA to purchase real estate? Also, if you have worked with any reputable companies and had good experiences, can you please...
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My wife and I are just starting out with REI. We've set up company emails and a website. Now we are trying to get the tax and EIN stuff straight. What's is the best path to ensure we don't start out on a bad note by p...
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Hi Everyone, Good day! I am a newbie here and I was wondering if anyone knows a good institution for the self directed IRA account that would allow REI later on. I heard that some institutions allow it and some don...
I recently purchased a house with cash and it gives me a rental income of about $2500/month. I want to purchase more properties but I’m afraid I won’t be able to get a loan because I’m in school (Phd program). Would m...
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Hello,I'm looking to find a lender who does Bank Statement Loans with 5-10% down. Would like to purchase in MA. TIA!Best,James
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Hello,I'm in the process of buying a fully occupied, 4-unit, with all long term tenants. The current owner does not use a property manager. My other investment properties all were vacant when I bought them and I've se...
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I have a quick question regarding my self directed IRA. I own a number of properties through my self directed IRA and have recently sold a couple of the properties and provided the financing on the sale of the proper...
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Looking at a small 24 unit self storage business on 2.5 acres in our local industrial park. It’s 16 10x10 units and 8 5x10 units. They’re below market on their rents ($32.50 for a 5x10 - should be between $35 and $40)...
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I'm in the market for my first property. Just got off the phone with a mortgage lender, and he suggested I don't go super aggressive with deductions this year (I'm self-employed as a musician, and most of my "jobs" a...