Steve Vaughan
My wife was laid-off today. 3 lessons.
After 14 years, my wife just got laid-off indefinitely along with probably 50% of her colleagues. Shes in the aerospace Industry and Boeing was their largest customer by far.
I'm not predicting gloom and doom for a...
Will Sellenraad
Solo 401k / Co. 401k
Is this a tax or company 401k implication? Create a Solo 401k as a sole proprietor to purchase rental property. Fund this Solo 401k (through rollover) from my active employer sponsored 401k. Rental income flows into t...
Josh Miller
To remain a 1099 contractor or become W2?
Hello,So I am seeking some advice on my employment status. I have recently entered the real estate game after watching on the side lines for many years. My wife and I own now 3 properties and so far it’s been great. A...
Marisa Faulkner
From Full time job with benefits to....REI with nothing?
Real Estate Investing is all fun and games until you need medical insurance. This is a concern that I would like to get some feedback on. Can anyone provide any advice or suggestions on going from a job with benefit...
Randall Jacobs
Realtor Rant
First thing I will say is that I know that there are good dedicated realtors out there and this is about those who aren't. I have numerous SF rental properties in the Houston area. I frequently am approached by realt...
Kumar Gaurav
401k to solo 401k from previous employer
HelloI have 401k from my previous employer and instead of maintaining a SDIRA I wish to invest in real estate perhaps on a owner occupied multi family if that's feasible( if not at least on an investment property,) I ...
Melissa Aguila
Ways to offset my W2 tax with my passive income
Hello All,I own 3 short term rentals that I self manage and I Also own another business where I earn my w2 income working full time.My question is from my understanding, I cannot use my passive income expenses to offs...
Scott Trench
Full-Time Investors: What Do You Do for Healthcare?
Hi everybody. It seems like a huge number of BiggerPockets users are looking to quit their jobs and transition into full-time investing. A major roadblock to this, however, seems to be health insurance. Those of you w...
Richie G.
Investing retirement funds
I have a client interested in investing their retirement funds from a 401k. They want me to invest their money through an LLC. I will consult a lawyer, but before committing time- maybe you guys have some advice. I...
Art Maydan
Why Does Getting A Loan Take So Long?
I’m trying to figure out why getting a loan takes so long. Can someone please explain to me what happens behind the scenes? My lender told me that we can expect ~45 days between closing and when I own the home. What h...