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Is cashing out a 401K to invest in RE a terrible idea?According to an online early cash out calculator, I'd be paying a hefty fine and taxes on the balance, receiving less than half the current balance. I've been con...
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Which companies do you use for your self-directed IRAs containing rental properties. I know they all have different fee structures, and it seems like this is the major difference between them all.I am 30 years old an...
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Hi everyone! It's great to join this awesome community that is frequently active and helpful.My name is Tanveer and I am an aspiring real estate investor looking to purchase a property within the year. I listen to at ...
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Basic point of the meeting is what my best route to go to protect myself once I start rehabbing. LLC, S Corp, etc etc...
Any reccomendations on questions I should ask?
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Gut feeling is that 1031 Exchanges are a cheat code to scale a portfolio faster than one could otherwise. But I listen to all of the podcasts, read many of the books, and haven't seen/heard a solid strategy of how to ...
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I don't quite understand the american ideal sometimes; now here i go. i'm starting this because it was request, i understand we all come from different places and look at the same situations differently but please no ...
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So I think the good news around real estate is only going to continue for some time to come. I believe we could see 5%-10% appreciation between now and 18-36 months on a national level and much more in local markets ...
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I just found out that I have a fan motor and compressor problem with my two 29 year old HVAC units. I purchased the property a few years back and am grateful the units have lasted as long as they have.
The fan mot...
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Where are my Denverites at?!
This is the first time I've heard of a city or municipality doing something like this. I'd love to get takes from folks who have been around the investing & development scene longer ...