I know I will have to talk to someone who specializes in self-directed IRAs,  but thought I'd float this question on BP first.Would I be able to use my self-directed IRA to loan money to my girlfriend, to purchase a d...

The response to my post last week about quitting my job has been overwhelming.  "How did you do it?" is the question that everyone is asking me, so I thought that I would just answer it here.  It started with writing ...

I have access to $115,000 through cash-out refinance i'm working on now, a HELOC, and my IRA. Would it make more sense to look for one bigger deal or smaller multiple deals with this money. My goal is buy and hold for...

Can one cover the shortfall of a self directed 401k for property purchase with a cash infusion?

Hey folks!I just switched careers 6 months ago and I am now a Realtor.  I need to decide what to do with my previous 401k which has roughly $15k in the bank.  I have done some research and it seems that the self direc...

Hello...can anyone please share if they know if it is kosher to tell a potential applicant (before they have provided us with the completed application) that our lease will require an additional monthly charge to have...

I don't mean by race or ethnicity but:

If someone shows up to apply covered with tattoos or wearing those pants that hang below the butt, is that enough legally allowable to screen them out? Or do you need to go ahea...

Greetings! I have spoken with a lender who says it is possible to use 401k money to fund a home purchase. Spoke to my 401k custodian and they weren't sure of the exact details of doing that. I'll need to look at all t...

I need a little advice for a pension that I have that was recently frozen. The corporation I work for has given us the option to take the funds in a lump sum which I have no idea what it would be or should I roll it o...

Hello,  I have a couple of general questions to ask, but some background.  We rented out our first home for about 5 years, so I am familiar with land lording and all the work that can come with that.  Towards the end ...