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Hi , My name is Margaret Kiela and I just went to a 3 day Rich Dad Seminar in Chicago area and got really inspired about becoming a investor. I did not purchased the 25K training program they offered but instead I we...
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Anyone here successfully invested in fine art/paintings before?
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Hi guys,
My partners and I are in the midst of closing on a fund whose mandate is in buying liens and deeds from the Tax Sale across the country, in bulk and we are looking at hiring an American expert in the said fi...
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As a young investor still in college, I have looked into many different niches. Ultimately, I have decided it is in my best interest to house hack my first property. I am looking for someone to tell me about their exp...
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Hi everyone. I’m a conservative investor and I’m trying hard to be disciplined during this hot sellers’ market. One thing I wouldn’t do is sell high and buy high. I’d be cautious too about pulling equity through heloc...
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Hello all! It's a long read and I appreciate your feedback. I'm looking at doing a subject-to transaction, me, as the buyer. I've got a verbal agreement for these terms: purchase property for $230,000, 0% down, 20...
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A home was purchased in my parent's name a few years back in 2015. I have been the one living and paying on the house since that time and may end up selling it this year. There will be a gain from the sale. The proble...
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Co-hosting seems to be a great way to earn cash and learn the business of STR for someone who doesn't have the immediate capital to invest in a property. I currently manage 1 property for a family member but want to l...
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Posted earlier and completely messed up the term I was inquiring about...I meant a 1031 exchange instead I referenced a tax form 5498. Anywho, I own a condo in Boston and due to taxes because it’s no longer a primary...
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Why I like investing in real estate more than 401(k)s.
Both offer tax deferrals, but here's the difference:
If you're making pre-tax contributions to your 401(k), then withdrawals = ordinary income tax.
With real e...