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Hi there,I am new to real estate and looking to acquire my first buy and hold rental property. I was wondering if you guys would be able to help me analyze a deal and provide pointers on pursuing a FSBO. The sellers a...
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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...
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Clickbait Warning!Landlord fined after denying renter's emotional support animalThe tenant, who is mentally ill, complained after building managers refused to allow her to keep her doghttps://www.inman.com/2018/11/20/...
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I've read a lot of material on self directed (including checkbook) options but still not sure the best approach. Would appreciate any advice. My situation: Currently employed. Have a large 401k from 7yrs at current co...
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I have an applicant for one of my properties who has no income, but a large amount of money in their name from an inheritance.Everything else being equal, would you consider renting to someone in this situation? If so...
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Hello all,
I am a police officer in Miami Florida and I grow weary. I am considering taking an early retirement ( 16 years of service) and rolling over my retirement into a self directed IRA to invest in RE. ...
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Finding the Deal
I came across this deal from a bandit sign I had put up in Havelock, NC. The owner called while I was on my lunchtime working out. Out of breath, we had a quick discussion. He described the property ...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $192,000
Cash invested: $192,000
This home was purchased with a self directed IRA owned by a LLC. This home was br...
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Hi BP,Wanted to get some feedback on this forum. I was in active negotiation with a Seller for a duplex property in Portland, OR. The Seller misrepresented the operating expenses for the duplex during the course of th...
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I currently work at your typical 8-5 office job. They offer 401(k)s with a match just like every other corporate job. Since being interested in REI, I’ve heard from multiple different sources that 401(k)s are not the ...