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Hello BP,Darius, a newbie from Austin, Texas by way of Houston looking to get into SFR REI; specifically fix and flips in both the Austin and Houston markets. I have an extensive background (10+ years) in both Archite...
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Hello Bigger Pockets Community!Just starting out in educating myself on the real estate investment world - there is a lot to learn and I am doing all I can to catch up quickly... Of course you hear a lot about people'...
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I have been thinking about starting a self directed IRA to save up for future Realestate investments. Does anyone have experience using self directed IRAs? What are the pros and cons?
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Just wondering if it's a benefit to me to use my 401(k) to invest in real estate?
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I am a novice investor who inherited the business from former husband 6 years ago and looking into doing my very first 1031 exchange. I am considering moving into up-leg property so I can rent out my residence to crea...
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Anyone cash out and /or stop contributing to a 401k in order to buy more properties? Curious how it went?
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Does anyone have any insight on the transfer of a 401K from a previous job to use as a down payment on a RE investment? Is it possible to transfer it to a Self Directed IRA and use that on a possible House Hack or Fl...
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Like most of you, I read Rich Dad, Poor Dad years ago and it opened my eyes. Around 8 years ago, I played Cashflow 101 and wondered why I wasn't investing in real estate. I was particularly attracted to growing a cash...
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Hi All!! My girlfriend and I are in the process of purchasing our first house hack and couldn’t be happier to finally be investors! My plan was to continue moving every year or so to acquire rentals but I am getting p...
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My spouse and I own a business in the construction/home services industry. We have grown the business to afford hiring someone to take over my role so I can pursue investing in real estate.
I have joined my local RE...