I'm curious to hear people's choices and reasons for using and/or reasons for not using any of the numerous self-directed IRA custodians out there.

Im considering a self directed IRA.  Does anyone have experience with them?  There are a fair number of rules and regulations, but I'd like to learn more if someone has real world experience.  Questions that come to m...

(cross posted in SDRIA Forum also)Hello All, We have been investing with both SRIRAs and SOLO 401Ks for quite a few years now and are looking to do more, and have a few potential deals in the pipeline. I have read up ...

I've done a search on this and couldn't find the answer. Sorry if I'm covering old territory.
I understand the 1031 exchange pretty well. I have a very specific question. 
Do I have to fund the downpayment of the pu...

My wife and I have been following Bigger Pockets for the last couple of years including a few podcasts. I’m writing because I need a sounding board. I’d been involved in REI a number of years ago and in the 2008/2009 ...

Hi all
I am a considering doing a seller financing and wanted to know if someone had a sample of contract they could share. I am told I do not really need an attorney.
A few questions I have are:
1. Can I keep the ti...

I can't believe that I'm 60 and have just discovered Self-directed IRAs! My husband and I are now very excited about the idea of buying 1-2 houses in our neighborhood. We're not interested in flipping. We’re more li...

Hey Bigger Pockets,Firstly, bear w/me on the exorbitant length of my post. I've already spoken with a couple of financial consultants about self-directed 401k's, but all I get from their perspective are the specifics/...

Hey Guys, I've been lurking for a bit but thought I would make my first post with a question I have (any others probably do as well) and maybe consolidate some of the questions/differences us Canadians deal with compa...