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I looked at 3 popular destinations (Myrtle Beach | Orlando |Pigeon Forge) to analyze STR properties with the following setup. Not one has positive cashflow with a typical 10% second home loan / 30% vacancy & 6% in...
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What city beat out San Francisco, San Jose, New York City, Austin, and other hot markets in annual rent increases? (And I wouldn't be surprised to see it go 50% higher by the end of the decade)
"Oakland had the highe...
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I was wondering if anyone had good insights on how to use a 401k to fund deals and flips. I heard you can switch your 401k to a self directed IRA and use the funds to do as such. my questions are the obvious ones. PRO...
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Hi BP!I'm a bit on the fence between the residential classification of 4 unit multi family investment property and jumping over to the commercial side of 5+ units. Ultimately, I am trying to stay within the 4 - 8 rang...
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I am looking to set up a self directed IRA, and I've done quite a bit of reading on bigger pockets about it. I understand their is some risk, but I do like the additional investment options. I am trying to find a repu...
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Trying to find my first BRRRR for almost 5 months now. There are 'OK' deals in the market but the borrowing cost now is so high, I am kinda scared because of the contractor stories I keep hearing. Every 10 stories I h...
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Looking to see what type of SDIrA others who invest in notes are using --> checkbook or custodian. I don't like all of the custodian fees, but I think it is safer (with regards to the IRS) than the checkbook.I'm ...
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I have been frequently adding into my IRA while saving money every month towards my first investment property. I just wanted anyones opinion on if i should continue on my routine or stop putting money into my IRA mont...
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Good morning BP! This question has been a curiosity of mine since I've purchased my first property this past July! I Used a conventional loan and went in with 20% down already. My question is how do you g...
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Are there other options besides taking a loan from my 401k? I can loan myself a max of $50,000. While that will help, I may need more and I have a pile of cash sitting there that I'd like to diversify away from stock...