Sean Connolly
Cash out IRA for REI??
I am 30 years old with 75k in my IRA (not a current employer 401k program). Should I cash out what I can to purchase a multi unit investment property for buy and hold? Thanks.
Nikunj Merchant
Financial Planner / Advisor With Real Estate Experience?
Hi BP Community,
I'm at a point in life where I'm considering getting a financial advisor to advise me on the science behind portfolio construction. I very much enjoy managing my own money, and I'm above average whe...
Andrew Lisi
Using IRA for Down Payment? Good idea?
We are looking to purchase our 1st investment property. As I'm learning more, I want it to be a 2-4 unit multifamily home that we would "house hack." We don't have enough savings for a down payment in Chicago (city pr...
Michael Hable
Down Payment 20-30%? Are there ways around it?
Hello Everyone from the western suburbs of Chicago! I'm excited to be part of a community of real investors and reading others thoughts and experiences on BiggerPockets.
I'm looking to invest in rental proper...
Paul Honen
Realistic Real Estate expectations?
Hey everybody,I've been researching/reading up on everything REI for the past Month or so. I'm super excited about starting, even went to look a distressed houses in a neighborhood I might like to invest in.Here is so...
Ryan Johnson
Brainstorming ideas for settings and
This thread was started to have a place to brainstorm ideas that aim to raise private money. The goal is to think outside the box and realize prospects and locations to meet prospects that aren't readily apparent.
O...
Hollis G.
SDIRA Investors
Question for the group: where would one go to find investors with SDIRA’s that can invest in RE projects? I see the benefit of using these types of “Funding Sources” for RE projects over Hard Money Lending. Jon Holdma...
Dave Bond
Need to brainstorm approaching probate and divorce attorneys.
Ok, I'm sitting here completely drawing a blank on coming up with a basic script to approach probate and divorce attorneys. I can't remember which podcast but I remember one of the interviewees had a good basic scrip...
Randy Moog
Self Directed IRA Question, can you pay yourself?
I am looking at moving some of my Roth money into a SDIRA to buy a SFR for rental purposes. I understand that I cannot pay myself sweat equity, but was wondering if I could be paid for other items:
Commissio...
Dhar Rawal
My success story: Turning $250k into tax free $1.25mil
I got out of the stock market in 2009 after taking a $300k loss. Ironically, I had made about the same amount by actually predicting the crash and shorting the market at the top. I thought I could predict the upturn a...