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Hello BP Community!I am looking to convert my captive IRA (i.e., only allows me to invest in stock/bonds) to a self-directed IRA, so I can use those funds to purchase properties. Does anyone out there have any recomme...
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I have met several investors recently who have said they have had success in the Belton/ Temple area. Good price points that cash flow (versus the Round Rock/ Georgetown/ North Austin properties I have been looking at...
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Hello everyone. My Name is Dorian. I have a quick question for the anyone. I'm thinking about rolling my 401K over to a self directed IRA. Any recommendations for a few of the top ones, especially if good amount of my...
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I see both as potentially blinding. Which do you think hampers you most? Any hard-knock lessons learned?
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What areas do you guys think will bring the best return on investment and security of investment? Areas B- or C+?Does anybody invest in C- and D areas? It seems that in my area a lot of multifamily units are in C- an...
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I'm trying to study as much as possible and obtain as much literature before i jump out into the field. I have a huge collection of courses, so i'm wondering if anybody is interested in trading courses with me? If so...
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I am a Canadian investing in the US and the time has come to do the taxes. I have researched intensively the ins and outs of US taxation by reading and speaking to accountants. Filing can be accomplished in one of two...
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I was browsing Auction.com last night and I realized that some of the active online auction homes are not listed on the MLS. Is this common? I was operating under the, apparently mistaken, assumption that if I followe...
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For many young Americans, buying a home has always been a major milestone—one that represents financial stability and long-term investment. However, Gen Z is facing a more competitive homebuying environment than previ...
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Hi all,
There's a home I'm interested in renting that I saw on Zillow and reached out to the landlord. She is saying that she needs for me to apply via Zillow (there's a $29 universal credit/background check that can...