Katie Rohrer
Solo 401k vs. SDIRA for Syndication Investing
I am looking to invest in a syndication using my retirement accounts. I had intended to open an SDIRA to do this, but the operator of the syndication suggested an eQRP (fancy word for Solo 401k) to avoid UBIT tax. Bas...
Simmie Douglas
Buying owner financed house with SD-IRA
I recently opened a self directed IRA and have planned to buy real estate with financing from institutions that specialize in IRA financing. I have found a property that the owner wants to finance $87,500 sales price ...
Aaron Gordy
Austin Texas unemployment prelimary is expected to be at 6.9%
According to Texas A&M Real Estate Center using relevant data sources, unemployment in Austin is forecasted to be at 6.9%. Houston is expected to be at 15.4%, San Antonio 13.5 and DFW is 13.4%. Of the Texas Triang...
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...
John Whiteley
New guy from Houston, TX
Hello, and thanks for taking the time to read this.I am 35 years old, happily married with 2 beautiful children. Currently I am an outside sales rep for a large electrical distributor. Currently I call on several comm...
Angie Malanche
Newbie in Arizona looking for advice
Hi All,My name is Angie Malanche and I'm a newbie to the world of real estate investing. I'm actually in a bit of a dilemma because while I'm new to investing I'm actually employed with a title company. I've also just...
Thomas C.
SDIRA vs Whole Life Insurance Policy for Real Estate Investing
Hello everyone! Finishing up my first flip and will come out with about a $35K to $40K profit. I'm looking to invest that money in the smartest way possible so I can continue to fund future investments and hopefully...
Tommy Cheng
Schedule C or E for Short Term Rental Taxes?
Hello BP Family,I've read so much on whether to file our STR as Schedule C or Schedule E when filing for 2022. This is what I gather:Schedule E = Passive, No 15% self employment tax, No passive loss tax benefitsSchedu...
Chris Trull
I need help understanding the "Where"
I see a lot of potential "projects" in my area. My concern is that how do I know it will work? I mean more specifically, what information do I look for in an area and where would I locate this information? Is it inco...
Waylon Zook
Would you rent to me ?
I have a hypothetical question....I was reading a post earlier where previous landlord and employment verification is strongly recommended. My personal situation is I have never rented and own my own home. I am self e...