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Has anyone purchased real estate using a self-directed IRA? I've read about this strategy but haven't tried it myself.
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I'm in the process of closing on my first home which will be my primary residence and I'm looking to take advantages of the "house hacking strategies" by: 1) having a friend move in and pay some rent and 2) general up...
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My wife and I are currently living in South Korea, and have done so since 2009. We have been employed by South Korean entities for the entire time. We will be moving outside of Chicago and looking for a MFH around 160...
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There's been a few houses come up lately around me that look pretty good for a rental and great price. Only problem is the siding is asbestos. 😱. Anyone got suggestions for these older homes with this stuff? Can vi...
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I am about to buy my first rental in Baltimore metro area. For anonymity, could i use a company like zen business to be my registered agent and thus maintain anonymity? Is there a better way of keeping myself anonymo...
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Hello BiggerPocketers,I'm seriously considering selling a SFR, but want to get a sanity check from you.The property: 1150 sq ft, 3/2 detached home, 2 car garage, Estimated value $140K-$145KThe money: 2 years into a 30...
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Right now in my area, there are several properties on the MLS that would be great rental properties, but they are simply priced too high to make them viable. They either have unrealistic owners or realtors who do not ...
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Hello,
I have been fine tuning my plan to seek Private Investors (all of whom I know personally). I want to make sure I have thorough, accurate, and easy to understand answers to the questions I anticipate th...
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Is it legal for me to contact borrowers directly to discuss modifying loans?Currently own two non-performing junior liens in Connecticut. I have an LLC which I used to buy notes and currently have both notes boarded w...
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A friend who has a rental property just told me that his rental was ruined by a mom and a daughter tenant who never mentioned they have two giant dogs when they applied for the house. He did mention in his Ad “ no pet...