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I currently have a self-directed IRA through Etrade. However, I want to use some of that to start investing in real estate. I know I can't do that directly with Etrade, but will need some special documents to set it u...
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I'm looking at opening an account and looking for the better option?
What are the main differences?
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I have been told all my life in saving into my 401k that you need to save the maximum that you can. So for many, many years I have been saving the absolute maximum allowed by the government every year into the company...
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I have a condo in San Jose that I bought in 2012 for $166,000 (it has been rented out since the purchase). Market Value is now $400,000. Im looking to complete a reverse 1031 exchange and purchase a single family re...
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Hey everyone I do not do residential anymore. A family member is buying a house with 10% down. Their parents are giving 5% down but because it's a conventional loan they are putting down 5%. Conventional only allow...
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hi guys,
I'm looking into starting my buy and hold portfolio, today I spoke with a investor actively flipping and holding properties in Phoenix and LosAngles and I pretty much explained to him the success I'm...
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How can I use Solo 401k money to fund this investment? I lease a property which I have turned into a short term rental. I am the property manager taking care of marketing and day to day operations. Can I use funds fro...
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Hello BP Community ! I live in Phoenix AZ and in my quest to choose the best self managed retirement account (for me), that I can fill with a few hand picked investments from the NYSE to grow my wealth for retiremen...
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Looking for experienced investment folk or people who have rolled over their 401k into an REIT/IRA for real estate investing/ flipping.I am also open to network for info on how your experience was through this and som...
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Hi guys,Can you please help me out?Ive been struggling with figuring out what to do. I have been putting 18K into my 401K for the last 4 years and now have 100K in it. Ive been thinking that may be I should instead be...