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Hey everyone,In the last year I have completed my first 2 deals and now have 5 units total (living in one).In the last 2 years I have immersed myself in books, podcasts and this forum and have gained a lot of knowledg...
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Hi. I currently do all my real estate investing through my Self-Directed IRA LLC. Consequently, I don't need to report my income since it all goes back into the IRA. Up until now, I've been investing on my own, but...
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I just spent a few hours listening to Equity Trust Company talk about self directed funding for real estate deals. Wondering what other companies are out there or if there are members that are happy with ETC? Also, h...
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I have been hearing and learning more about Self Directed IRAs. My CPA suggested I look into a ROBS account, (Roll Over for Business Startups) but I have to form a C Corp in order to do that. I currently have an LLC.I...
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Hi everyone, I need some advice, please. I’m just getting started with my real estate journey and right now I’m in the process of buying my first rental property. I plan to live in one unit and rent out the rest to ot...
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I’m looking for advice on how to BRRR a commercial property in the most effective way. This property is under very poor management and slightly distressed. Appraised at $550k, but with some tweaks and rent raises, I’m...
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I'm new to real estate investing and I'm looking to get my first deal. With the Denver market being so expensive I've been looking to invest in another state, possibly turnkey. Well, I might have found a doable deal...
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Currently, I have 7,000 sq. ft. of unused and unrented basement space. It is in the heart of downtown of a smaller (14,000) city. I am brainstorming on what I could use it for.
The building is zoned for commercial an...
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Hey y'all, I'm an out-of-state investor working with a realtor on my first investment property. I had initially sent her several listings in Madison proper, but apparently all 3 were already under contract. She ment...
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So I just got off the phone with my realtor. I want to write an offer for 245k on a duplex that is in probate and asking 350k. He was shocked. He said he "knows it is worth at least 320k". It's tax assessed at 315k in...