Joshua Dorkin
Survey: Should we Require Avatars to Participate on BP?
Do you guys think that uploading a personal profile image (avatar) should be a pre-requisite for participating on the forums, blog system, properties directory, etc. here at BiggerPockets?
Just curious . . . thoughts?
Chris Clark
Investing in Self Directed/Real Estate IRA?
I'm interested in hearing about pros and cons from people that have acquired investment properties through an IRA, solo 401K, etc...I'd appreciate any referrals to Real Estate IRA custodians that you work with.
Tha...
Shannon X.
Material and Staging..
In order to save on some money, do many of you buy the materials your self or do you have the contractor do everything? also as far as staging goes, where do you usually buy the staging furniture from and how much wou...
Ian Livaich
Setting up LLCs Before Getting Started -- Operating AND holding?
Hello everyone,I am searching for my first buy & hold investment. I am starting to think that it is in my best interest to set up an LLC to protect my assets and insulate a property from some degree of liability....
Wesley W.
Floor plan advice needed on rental unit renovation
Hello all,I once again call upon the collective input of the BP community for my latest project.I plan on completely renovating the downstairs unit in a duplex we own. In my opinion the floor plan is terrible and the...
Vick Galu
Mentor? Buying Education
What's the happ's investors? I've asked about this topic before and it still get's me man, my question is should I pay to get mentored or take my chances and learn from life itself? Now I've been at this for more than...
Brandon Bruckman
Solo 401k Custodians / Providers
Hello everyone. Who are your preferred custodian or provider of accounts for solo 401k or self-directed IRA. Obviously looking for the ability to invest in real estate, but also stocks and other alternatives. Lower...
Brian M.
Triplex Laundry Room -- Is it really worth it?
I just purchased a triplex in Phoenix, AZ and was recommended to install a laundry room on the property. I received a quote to construct a laundry room and the total bid was for approximately $8600. I'm not sure if ...
Nicole Heasley Beitenman
Rolling 401K into self-directed IRA with Equity Trust; good move?
Hey BP! I'm considering rolling my 401K from a company I left into a self-directed IRA with Equity Trust based on recommendations from several other investors. Has anyone here worked with Eq Trust before? Have you use...
Keith Smith
Best locks for landlords to use
I would like to hear what other landlords use for locks. I was recently told about a lock that can be used on multiple properties but the landlord/owner can get in all with just one key. Anybody out there using any sp...