Starting my search for $100k or less properties that adhere to 2% rule.  Here's a list of  areas where I speculate could meet this criteria:Indianapolis, Cincy, Cleveland, St Louis, Tulsa, Grand Rapids, Milwaukee, Pit...

What are the general tests for material participation? This question comes up all the time. As tax professionals, we want to get the word out for those considering a real estate professional designation.

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Hello, Im currently very interested in getting started with REI. I've had an interest in financial literacy for a couple months now and have been doing some basic research on the path I want to take. I think REI is th...

I am an IT professional by day but entrepreneur at heart!  My goal is to become a full time investor within a year along with my wife.  We both decided that since we are constantly learning new things that make other ...

I've listened to a number of BP Rookie ('regular') podcast episodes about how people with low income have been able to acquire properties.  Many podcast guests state that they use conventional financing to purchase th...

Totally out of my depth on this and interested to learn more.  I have an opportunity to invest in the Working Interest through a Participation Agreement on an oil and gas "development".  However, no drilling is requir...

Hi, I would like to know if there are any companies/attorneys that can help in opening Self Directed 401(K). I am looking for local reference. 

I wanted to see what strategies people have had success with in terms of buying properties in very competitive markets? I'm in the Bay Area which is arguably the hottest market in the entire country.Even off-market de...

I love looking at floor plans and pictures! What would be your go to plan if you could build? Ive been to a couple of new homes and wow, its crazy how there may not be enough room to open a fridge door because of an i...

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I have been doing some reading on this topic. I am a passive investor and typically invest directly in apartment syndicates or funds. Given returns are fairly muted now and historically the stock market has ret...