My wife and I are using some IRA money to invest in real estate.  We will set up an LLC when we create the new IRA and run our Real Estate into that.  I reached out to my mortgage guy to run our plan through him and h...

I'm starting out wholesaling houses, but one of my concerns is how to protect your earned money. Definitely I understand that everyone needs to pay taxes, but which would be a way to protect the money as much as you c...

I have couple roommates that live with me. I understand when tenant signs a lease they have the right to have people over. In this critical time are we as live in landlords allowed to enforce a rule that roommates can...

I've recently began studying and reading up on REI. I've gone through the Beginners Guide here on BP, made a few contacts on the site, and am continuing to read more daily. As it will be about a year before I am re...

Anyone out there with experience on how to best use a self directed IRA for RE investments?I know it’s possible, but seems like it could be complicated and I keep running into roadblocks/restrictions. For example.......

Hi all! I have property in an llc that I would like to put some short term rentals on. The llc owns 40 acres and I'd like to purchase 20 of that for some cabins I'd like to short term rent out. Looking for long term g...

I need an experienced real estate veteran to advise me… I have a small outdoor bar business that does well when the weather is good. However, living in Columbus, Ohio, the weather is unreliable. I desperately need to ...

I am looking to purchase a duplex in St. Paul, MN. When I visited the property the tenants told me the home has mice. In your experience is this a deal breaker or somwthing that is easy to fix?

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Hey BB,        I am wondering what will the tax implications be if they act as the 'Hard Money Lender.' Is there a way to shelter them from the tax burden and how should I go about this any tips? Thanks.