Tom Smart
Retirement plan: My idea.
Retirement Plan.I used to have a 401k. That was before I lost my job. My search for another job landed me in another country, working as a contract employee through a third party. I got interested in real estate becau...
Pat Needham
Opportunity cost of FHA vs conventional mortgage?
Hi fellow BP members!
I'm considering buying a duplex mid-next year within the 400-500k price range to begin my house hacking journey. I'm aware of FHAs being 3.5% down payment compared to 5-20% for conventional, wit...
S Lord
What to do with 401k after leaving old company?
So my old job withdraw my 401k and send me a check. What happens after that like will I get penalized upcoming tax season or can I put that money towards my new job 401k??? Please help.
Brent Mattison
IRA to fund LLC
I have been contemplating using money from my IRA to fund an LLC and get started in multi family. I know I'll be taxed and pay penalty for early withdrawal, But I feel I can make up that money plus more with REI. I ju...
Jerry Thompson
401k's Roths and Financial Independence
Hey all!Super new to BP but I've been scouring the site for info about using retirement funds to invest, and their overall value compared to REI. The amount of knowledge is overwhelming, but I'm hanging in there.My 40...
Josh Layhue
Potential deal on 5-units
I found a property near my home that is in a decent area. I live in an area where cash flow is fairly easy to come by but appreciation is low. The deal consists of two buildings on one parcel of land: a triplex and ...
Nicholas Young
Newbie - Down Payments - Ways around them? Ways to fund them?
My wife and I have always wanted to get involved in real estate and have recently really begun studying on how to make it happen. We have 2 kids and are trying to create more free time spend with them. Through all th...
Nick Edwards
All savings are tied up in 401k. What options are there?
Hi all,I have a decent amount of money saved in my retirement. I am looking to finance my first owner occupied house. I will get settled in it and immediately pursue other opportunities while I house-hack. My question...
Daniel Thomas
Cashing out 401k to invest in RE
Has anyone cashed out their 401k to try and get a greater return on their money and use the proceeds to invest in RE? I have contemplated doing this.
William Englehart
Tax Advantaged Exit Strategies
If you are an investor who is looking to "cash out" of one or more of your real estate investments but concerned about the tax impact of realizing capital gains from highly appreciated and/or depreciated assets, I may...