Looking to see what type of SDIrA others who invest in notes are using -->  checkbook or custodian.  I don't like all of the custodian fees, but I think it is safer (with regards to the IRS) than the checkbook.I'm ...

All-Knowing Ones,My husband and I have our little log cabin in La Grange, TX and we've received six bookings in the last six weeks through all three of our platforms (Airbnb, HomeAway, and Glamping Hub).  We're pretty...

I know this is equivalent of asking someone to throw darts in complete darkness, but as I'm researching I'm finding that Banks/Investors have at least some initial approach when contemplating where to set their val...

I am a homeowner in Plainfield, IN. We recently built a home and were told that to build a fence, we had to submit an architectural change form to the HOA. We submitted a form via e-mail which is 1 of the 3 ways the...

A couple quick questions that hopefully someone has some experience with.  I am looking at moving into a self directed IRA to purchase additional rental properties.  Usually depreciation is one of the most valuable ta...

People assume that whatever information is readily available is common. This bias skews our perception of reality. If you watched a show about flipping houses and the flipper in each episode makes around $40,000 to $6...

Ok, so I have been updating the BP community here and there on the status of my first direct mail campaign, and though this deal didn't even come from my marketing I still wanted to share some details of it. I am stil...

I'm curious to know how you would value this property. It's a well known and popular brewpub/restaurant/rec area with waterfront access to one of Milwaukee's rivers. It appeared to be very successful until it closed w...

1. Can anyone recommend a solid syndication that accepts 1031 exchanges, preferably Multi Family?
2. If I have a property in a 1031 exchange and I am looking to sell it, I will be on the hook for capital gains and de...