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...

Hello everyone,I have a bit of money in an IRA right now that I would like to eventually use towards the purchase of a rental property. I am looking for advice from other investors who have used their IRA money. What ...

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I just finished reading one of the rich dad/poor dad books and I can say that I am sold on RK's ideas. I realized that working for someone else will never get me to the point I want to be at in life. I k...

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I just turned 17 and started my senior year in high school. I live in Orange County and would like to start flipping homes soon but I don't have a lot of money to start with. My dad said he'll help me since he ha...

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Hi everyone!I am new to the Real Estate Investing world and am looking into purchasing my first property! I have found a location and run the numbers and it looks like I would be making a positive cashflow, which is a...

I have 77k to fund one these self directed IRA but now I'm trying to decide who to go with.   Seems like Solo 401K give you the most control of your money, please help. Thanks!!

Hello all. I'd like to start with expressing my sincere gratitude for every single individual who has been apart of putting together and contributing to all of the many facets that make up Bigger Pockets. Its truly am...

I think it would help everyone curious about syndications if we shared how syndication investing has really been like for those with experience. 
Have your investments met projected returns? What have you been happy ...