Scott Trench
Should Early Retirees Take Advantage of Gov't Benefits?
So I've got a controversial topic to throw out to the BP community. On many recent posts I've seen online, I see members of the Financial Independence Community (no BiggerPockets members that I've seen thus far) talk ...
Tyson Hosey
Several "no"s...The "yes"s should be coming...right?
I've been trying to fund a small buy and hold project, with my newly formed LLC. I've had a ton of no's. Big banks won't touch it, small banks where I am won't fund a project out of state, the local banks in the inves...
Ian Dale Ibrado
house hacking to get in an expensive market
Hi everyone! Looking for your opinion. Im from Edmonton, Canada and I have just recently closed on my 3 unit suite and want to keep my momentum going. Im thinking of renting out my primary which will cashflow $650 (...
Daniel Fenn
Investing from an IRA
What firms are out there that allow you to invest in real estate from a self directed IRA?I have an existing Scottrade traditional IRA into which I had rolled over my 401(K) from previous employers for consolidation. ...
Vinny Gaines
All of my financials for pre approved hard money....what gives?
I'm looking for a hard money lender and I am being asked to provide all of my financials and credit for a 'pre approval'...I'm confused...why would there be a pre approval without a deal being submitted? and why am I ...
Lauren Akins
How many units needed before you hit financial freedom, and why?
Hey everyone! I am currently trying to get all my ducks in a row and have a long-term plan outlined. I know real estate investing will be the way I achieve my financial freedom. My vision of financial freedom is, of c...
Frankie Corona
Business Structure
What is the best corporation to incorporate yourself in when investing in real estate? And why?
Nate Hawkins
Ramsey or Kiyosaki?
I think I wrote this post a dozen times and deleted it. I'm not sure how to ask it.
In 2013 I lost my step mother(mom) to cancer she left behind many assets and a bit of money for my family and I. Earlier in 2013 I a...
Allan Gibson
Choosing a solo 401K provider
I am in the process of choosing a Solo 401K provider (for lack of a better term) Costs range from $500 to $1500 for initial set up and $125 to $200 per year to maintain the account each year. Has anyone experienced ...
Collin Cavanagh
Trailer Park: good deal or not? 575k?
Hello BP,
I am a relatively new investor. I have been a member for some time and have done only 1 live-in househack/flip and now have another primary residence.
A friend and I came across a potential deal for a tr...