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Zach Schaar Option To Purchase Contracts
20 June 2014 | 18 replies

Is anyone still using option to purchase contracts? Especially in the Ohio market. I know the dept. of commerce was making a big deal out of it awhile back.

Thanks!

Daniel M. Seeking Advice on Using Retirement Funds for Real Estate Investment
7 August 2024 | 32 replies

I’m considering cashing out my 401(k) and IRA funds to invest in more real estate and would appreciate any advice or insights on whether this idea is viable.
Current Financial Situation:
Significant savings in 401(k...

Leighann Davis Why do experienced investors JV on notes?
23 July 2018 | 28 replies

Hi all - I see forum posts referencing JVs frequently as a good place to start for new note investors. My question is this - At what point is it "worth it" for veteran note investors to JV with a newbie? How much of t...

Adam Meadows Need Advice: Self-directed IRA vs. Solo 401K
7 September 2017 | 34 replies

Hello BP,I need some help regarding how to proceed on determining a SDIRA vs. Solo 401K. I've got about $100K in a 403B plan (equivalent of 401K for non-profit organizations) from a former employer. I am currently an ...

N/A N/A Land Trusts with LLCs??????
9 September 2010 | 27 replies

Just got done reading Wealth Protection Secrets by William Bronchick. The book came highly recommended by REI. Anyway, in the book the author recommends using a Land Trust in conjunction with a LLC. In essence the ...

Todd Magin Strategies for using a Self-Directed IRA
22 December 2016 | 44 replies

  The way I see it, there are basically two ways to use an IRA to finance investments:1) Have the IRA "buy" the property and ALL income and expenses are paid to/from the IRA. If financing is used in the purchase of t...

Ryan Rabbitt Employer does not match 401k - should I invest?
14 October 2024 | 24 replies

Hey BP Community - My employer does not match 401k contributions so I'm considering abandoning the contributions altogether and instead investing in something like the SPY ETF on a regular basis. I'm curious if anyone...

Jim P. Spouse contributions to Solo 401k
9 December 2019 | 22 replies

I'm planning to set up a Solo 401K, but I'm having trouble finding information about married couples with Solo 401K's.  Should my wife and I have separate Solo 401K's?  Can one Solo 401K be shared between spouses (bot...

John M. 101 Lessons learned in REI
24 October 2008 | 36 replies

Here, I'll start:

1. Always do your due diligence.
2. It's better to overestimate than underestimate costs.