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...

The big question that I have battled with for years: should I get life cover and an retirement annuity?I had 2 kids quite young, before I was financially stable, but we made it work, I am the bread winner with a decen...

Without being to terrible cynical here, I understand the demographic of what a renter is. Of course there are wonderful renters out there, and there are terrible renters out there too. The middle course or group, I th...

All,I know this is a difficult question and depends on each investor's needs, but I'm looking for general guidelines for comparing REIT investments to actual real estate.If I can get a nominal 7.7 ROR investing in a b...

I’ve noticed that one of my tenants consistently pays the rent on the 5th of each month. My lease states that rent is due on the 1st of the month with a 3 day grace period (this tenant specifically asked for 3 days). ...

Hi, I'm new to BP but have been listening to the podcast and reading up quite a bit that past few years. I'm seeking advice and clarification on a potential 1031. The details are as follows: I bought and lived in a co...

Hello everyone,My name is Mark and I am a life-long Chicagoan. I come from a financial industry background, but am new to real estate investing and would like to start to get more involved in the industry. This post i...

My tennant moved in, at the time our place was flea free. After a bit more than a month, she told me she has all these bites on her legs (July 25th). I suggested she can use our organic bug spray around her room to se...

Hey guys, I have looked around and have been unable to find any in depth books/articles etc on how to go about structuring an owner financed property.

Can anyone point me to a good book or article about this or be wi...

Sold properties looking to buy using 1031 clock ticking! I have heard if the well publicized Delaware statutory trust (don't love it but better than paying taxes).I was introduced to a less heard or Deferred Sale trus...