Adam Meadows
Need Advice: Self-directed IRA vs. Solo 401K
Hello BP,I need some help regarding how to proceed on determining a SDIRA vs. Solo 401K. I've got about $100K in a 403B plan (equivalent of 401K for non-profit organizations) from a former employer. I am currently an ...
Benjamin Amaral
Consecutive Storms Cause Damage to Tenants Car
I recently posted about a significant wind storm in October causing damage to one my tenants car (windshield and body) when branches from the tree in my driveway fell onto their SUV. This was a significant wind storm,...
Nate Hawkins
FINALLY! How to find A+ contractors
Over 6,000 posts and A LOT of podcasts later people still do not know how to find a GREAT contractors.Raise your hand if you want one!There is no need for a lengthy post short and sweet makes it happen.I am a contract...
Michael Swan
What is your Return on Equity?
Hi all,Has anyone here ran a calculation of your return on equity? To do so, you take the current cash flow and you divide that by equity you have in your RE. So your personal home has little to no ROE. Right? It i...
Nicholas DeLouisa Jr
Is anyone else terrified?
Hi,So, I read the Ultimate Beginner's Guide, and I'm reading blog posts and listening to podcasts, and making a list of books to buy, and all of it is overwhelming me to a fairly large degree.Everyone talks about Anal...
Kevin Moules
MY FIRST FLIP!!! COME FOLLOW MY JOURNEY!
I did a post about my first rental purchase here (https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/223/topics/67...) which took place last month. During the time of acquiring the rental property I also came across an opportunity ...
David Krulac
"Home prices in real terms didn't increase"
"from 1890 to 1990. The American dream of building wealth through homeownership is a FALLACY. That was the bubble thinking but its still fresh in our minds."
Robert Shiller, Economist Yale University, and c...
Chris Watkins
Do your best w/ current market conditions or wait for better?
I understand that finding the "perfect" buy & hold property is rare. I understand the concept of analysis paralysis. I even have a quote sitting on my desk right now that says "Every successful man I have heard of...
Andrew Erickson
Tiny Homes - Produced in China
Hello all, I've recently been turned onto the BP podcast and forums. I'm in love! All the recent podcasts about the mobile home parks has got me thinking about some cool ideas. I'm curious what you guys think about an...
Prabhjot Khinda
Cold calling vs direct mail
I have noticed that direct mail is not nearly as responsive as it used to be back in 2015 and before. Atleast for me it hasn’t been and I have heard from others as well. Meanwhile, cold calling is a great marketing te...