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Is it best to seek out private money lenders in the area which the property is located? I've been told that it's best to try and connect with private lenders in the area of the potential property for tangible reasons....
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Hello Bigger Pockets! Throughout my college days I recall cooking burgers in the sweltering heat of a bustling restaurant kitchen. Coming home I smelled like grease. It was that lingering smell that stayed with me for...
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Why choose one self-directed IRA company over another? Is there any kind of benefit other than personal/professional relationship? Do/can these companies offer incentive in order to invest with them? Lower fees, etc....
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I currently live in Memphis, TN. I'm thinking about renting about a primary home, and getting other people to rent the units that are left over. Is there a website or some other way I can find out if people want to re...
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Hello everyone, I just wanted to introduce myself even tho I have been lurking on this site for a few months I finally decided to sign up and say hello. I'm not really looking to get into your normal type real estate ...
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I am thinking on buying a studio in Paris with a HELOC of $300K I have on my primary residence in the US. I would then rent the studio in Paris to have a positive cash flow.
- If I use all the $300K HELOC, how much w...
Hi,
I know someone who wants to lend me money from his retirement account.
I have suggested that he set up a self-directed IRA, which could then put his money into an escrow account, where he could basi...
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Hello everyone, I need some advice please. I have been struggling to get into real estate investing. I've been reading a lot of articles, watching videos joined different real estate investor sites such as BP. Everywh...
Hello!My name is Derek and I am an aspiring real estate investor currently living in San Jose, CA. I have put in countless hours of self-education, and now I'm looking to take that extra step by connecting with experi...
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Hi all, My husband/business partner and I own 3 rental properties in NC. We're getting ready to invest in another property and wanted to know if we should consider setting up an LLC now. Some places have said to set u...