I'm looking at a company called Safeguard Advisors who deal in self directed ira's and other investment. I would like to know if anyone has used these guys. If not can anyone offer advised on where to go to open a ...
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Hi All!Have spent some time reading the posts about self-directed 401Ks -- I had no idea about this structure until I joined BP!What I haven't seen, but am curious about, is how much does one need for this to be a rea...
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Greetings,
I am separating from Active Duty w/in 6 months. I am trying to buy a home & I have been pre-approved but the lender says that I will not be approved unless I show that I am either going to re-enlist or...
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I left my corporate job and am now self employed. I have been self employed for almost 1 year. Does any one know a lender that would finance my next 2-3 unit (owner occupied) without W2 income or a 2 year track record...
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Hi BP,
As
rookie landlords, we've recently listed our first unit for rent @ $850 per month - an upper 1bed/1bath apt in a duplex that we owner occupy & currently live in the lower unit. We're hoping to get so...
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Still have a W2 job but getting closer to FI in the next year or two. Big thing holding me back is getting over hurdle of health insurance for my family as well as 401k. If I make an S Corp and start hiring a couple e...
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In my last post, I mentioned that Toledo has been making some big strides lately and has a become an investor hot spot for out of state investors. The city is ranked the #1 mid-sized city in the USA for new business s...
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Hello, I am a newly Real Estate investor and believe I have found my first rental property to purchase but am running into a small road block so I came here to ask for advice. The property I have found is a 100k askin...
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Hi All,I've recently moved to Atlanta and I'm looking to purchase and 'house-hack' a multifamily property. I have money for a down payment, but a hurdle I am facing is securing a conventional loan. As of 2017, I've st...
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hi,
in an effort to improve my telephone screening skills and save travel expenses to see the tenant face to face, i would like to screen people on the phone better. more specifically, these three questions:
1) what...