Priscilla Y.
Would you 1031 exchange or keep this investment?
My husband and I have not been able to figure out the math on this and I hope that I can get some comments and suggestions from others. We lived in the SF Bay Area and own a townhouse as a rental. It had appreciated a...
Tim Greenfield
Using 50% rule on TK properties_barely cash flow
I am a newbie but I have 1 rental property in Albuquerque which only breaks even. I currently live in Arizona and I travel a lot overseas for work so I am looking at TK providers. My primary residence is paid for in f...
Matt Cramer
Can Rich Dad Poor Dad beat up Dave Ramsey?
To borrow or not to borrow, debt free is the way to be etc etc etc. The way I see this is a risk vs reward. How do you decide though where the risk is to great or the reward to little? How do you decide to purchase a ...
Aaron Mazzrillo
Note Terms & Clauses
On another post which we kind of derailed, we got into discussing creative financing techniques and clauses some of us use in notes secured by real estate. You can read more about it here:
Original "Motivatio...
Shelby Willitts
Has anyone used a self-directed IRA?
I am thinking of transferring funds from my Simple IRA to a self-directed real estate IRA. Wondering if anyone has done this and how difficult is it?
Brook Vosler
Why do REI dislike or avoid life insurance?
As a real estate investor and financial advisor I usually understand the mindset of other investors. Individuals in real estate are usually more willing to take on risk which is often rewarded. I understand REI’s usua...
Darius Lipsey
Conflict with buyer's agent
I'm purchasing my first home!!! I've taken the plunge and applied for financing and have been approved. I've been set up with an agent through my bank. I want to live in the property as my primary residence for a few ...
Hampton Parr
Congrats to Chris Clothier and Memphis Invest
A shout out to @Chris Clothier and Memphis Invest for the mention in Saturday's Wall Street Journal. Here's a link to the article: http://online.wsj.com/articles/new-ways-to-profit-...I've learned a ton from him on ...
Alexander Price
If you are planning to visit Memphis ...
For all of the investors considering Memphis as a potential market, let me just say it is a wonderful town. Besides all of the economic reasons to go and do business in Memphis, the town is very beautiful, has tons of...
Bryant Grimes
Louisville, KY - Rental Property - Bryant Grimes - Recently purchased first time investment property and looking for feedback
I am a first time real estate investor and CPA in Louisville, KY and recently purchased a duplex (two unit each 1 bedroom one bath split level property) in the Highlands area which is a relatively high market value ar...