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Michael Lauther Does it make sense to use leverage in a Self-Directed IRA
8 December 2012 | 24 replies

Given the UBIT assessed by IRS when if ever does it make financial sense to use leverage to increase the return on rental property?

Using this leverage will give investors using their IRA the ability to participate ...

Chris Pappas Foreclosure seller contract default, should I leverage this and attempt to renegotiate?
27 October 2014 | 7 replies

I have been under contract to purchase a foreclosure for approximately 100 days. Pursuant to the purchase and sale agreement, the seller is now in default because it has not closed within the specified term. The prope...

Tyler Judd Sell the owned empty lot, or leverage it to buy next door?
9 November 2017 | 1 reply

About 10 years ago I bought an empty residential lot in a residential / light industrial area (think Podunk/rural Canada), thinking it was an "investment" that I would use to build a business on or put a trailer on it...

Jeremy Slater How do/should I leverage this equity to purchase additional real estate
10 May 2015 | 0 replies

Hello all, This is my first post here at BP after lurking for a week or so. I am closing a deal soon and would appreciate it if someone could provide some advice for my situation. I am currently under contract to purc...

Account Closed Unlocking Wealth: Leveraging Backdoor Roth IRAs for High-Earning W-2 Employees
9 January 2024 | 0 replies

For W-2 employees with substantial income, navigating the financial landscape becomes strategic. Understanding the nuances of Backdoor Roth IRAs can be a game-changer in optimizing wealth-building opportunities. Let...

Jacob Ashley Properties with min: 12% cash-on-cash return (at 80/20 leverage)
20 January 2020 | 16 replies

Searching for markets with properties that meet or exceed the following criteria:- cash-on-cash return of at least 12%- annual appreciation of at least inflation plus 2%-3%- low crime area- strong school system areaAb...

Kenneth Joseph Perfido Should I Pay Off My VA Loan Quickly or Keep Leveraging Debt?
23 January 2025 | 5 replies

Context:I’m seeking advice from those experienced in real estate investing and financial freedom strategies.I recently bought a multi-family property in Newport, RI, using my VA loan for $695K. I’m no longer house hac...

Mary M. Buy MF with w/cash,leveraged or invest in a syndicate? pros/cons?
18 February 2020 | 2 replies

Hello What are the pros/cons of each scenario and why would use one over the other?  Invest all cashLeverageBuy in syndicate Lets assume someone has say 100-500k in cash and is looking to invest in todays market in MF...

Dawn Raye Cain How to move up from wholly owned properties to a 50% leverage position?
24 August 2014 | 2 replies

Hi there!I have fully owned and successfully rented 3 properties in Texas for 2 years.I have heard advice all the way from "no loans!" to "borrow everything possible!"I have decided that I now want to try adding prope...

Elisha Reed How can I build on land or use lots as leverage to scale ?
8 December 2022 | 2 replies

Hello I am new investor in Georgia. I am receiving property through a probate court and want to know the best way to structure a new business entity that would protect the assets and reduce tax/creditors/debtors payme...