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We're deciding on whether, as part of my wife's public school pension, to take a lump distribution in exchange for a smaller monthly pension amount. In thinking about whether or not to take the distribution, I want t...
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Hi Everyone,
Like you I am listening to all the bigger pockets podcasts and learning about self directed IRA's and how those can be used for Real Estate Investments. However, I am having a heck of a time trying to ...
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Hello all, I'm a long time listener to the podcast and finally deciding to jump into REI (great timing with interest rates, etc). But I figure there's no better time than now to start learning. I'm interested in STR b...
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Hello. Looking for insight, readings, websites and general resources to learn about self managed IRAs. Process, legal and tax best practices, do’s and dont’s, funding, etc. I am only 9 years from retirement and see...
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Hard Money funding is often used to finance projects that are considered by most to be unconventional!
Most call it Creative Real Estate Investing!
The reality of it all is that Creative Real Estate Investing techni...
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HiWe need some advice on this strange situation. A friend owns a good cash flowing low income Multi family property in TX. This MFH property is 50+ years old and the City wants to enforce recent building codes on thi...
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Hello everyone, This is my first post on Bigger Pockets. My focus is working with Accredited Investors to help defer capital gains. I get asked often about the difference between DSTs and 1031s, so I wrote up this qui...
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Property owners in Florida have faced significant challenges with squatters unlawfully occupying their properties. To address these issues, the Florida state legislature proposed a bill during the 2024 legislative ses...
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I have a 401k with my current job. It is all pre-tax contributions i.e. I did not pay taxes on the money that is in there. I have heard that you can roll your funds out of a 401k and into an IRA or other similar accou...
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Hello BP community,I'd love to hear from experienced investors on which repairs have historically increased their home's value the most. Obviously, there are many factors involved in this and it is difficult to distin...