Joseph Young
Keep more $ in your bank accounts with this trick
I had trouble with minimum balance fees at my local bank and it was driving me nuts. With accounts at multiple banks and minimums different at each institution, I could never remember what the minimums were until I c...
Justin Veldman
Canadian Realtor Employment Question
My question is, can I be an independent realtor and have access to the MLS and write my own offers, without being employed at a brokerage?I am currently considering taking an online course through Humber College to be...
TJ P.
Multiple 401Ks to self-directed or other options
Looking to fund a purchase/s by possibly utilizing funds in 401K and 457. These are from previous employers where I never got around (might be a good thing?) to rolling them into a single account.I will not be able to...
Travis Sun
Economic & Financial Analysis
I'm an economist by training, and have extensive experience in doing economic analysis of real estate and cities. I plan on purchasing my first investment property very soon, but I'm also considering starting an econo...
Brad Gibson
Cashing Out Teacher Retirement -- Jump or Stay Safe?
I'm a new brand new Real Estate Investor. I did my very first deal this past month. Bought a SFR (4-2) with a tenant already installed and approximately $450 free cash flow before repairs and Capex. I'm banking all...
Jennifer Pifer
Question about Self-directed IRA
Can anyone suggest a good customer service oriented Self-Directed IRA Company? I have just spoken with Equity Trust and in addition to their annual fees, they charge additional fees for such things as wire services. ...
Account Closed
W2 vs. 1099 Income for mortgages
What is the best way to qualify for a mortgage with 1099 income? How can you make it look like W2 income to banks?
Daniel Miller
security-deposit awkwardness
I know that folks on this forum always recommend (rather strongly) requiring a security deposit along with applications for a rental property. (This is the deposit for the application, *not* the deposit for actually ...
Arty Fresh
Obtaining a NMLS license in NY
I want to obtain my NMLS license in New York (where I live) because I would like to transition from working in retail to getting into the banking industry and working as a mortgage loan officer/originator.I found a pr...
Basit Siddiqi
Cost of Retirement plans
Hi Everyone,I hear a lot of chatter about self-directed 401K/IRA accounts and how they are great because they allow you to invest in things outside of stock/ETF/Mutual funds.For those who have set up these self-direct...