Ria Gupta
IRA LLC versus Solo 401K versus SDIRA
I am in the process of figuring out the pros and cons of IRA LLC versus Solo 401K versus SDIRA to lend funds out of, for a short term real estate project. Can someone provide insights or resources?Thanks,Ritu
Steve L.
2nd won't allow Seller to get relocation funds that 1st approved
I have a California short-sale approved. The Sellers owes $550k on the 1st. $150k on the 2nd.The first approved an offer around market value (around $300,000) and $5,000 in relocation funds and $4,000 to the 2nd.The...
The US economy has survived the past few years surprisingly well. But there's one huge threat on the horizon no one is watching. With layoffs and bankruptcies already starting to tick up, a new wave of misfortune coul...
Thai Le
Direct Mail : Best lead source? Distressed homes or lists?
Hi everyone,I'm on my 5th week of a tiny direct mail campaign here in Phoenix, AZ. I've mailed 250 people x5 weeks yellow letters. They were distressed houses that I found driving around. I've gotten only 2 inquiries ...
Jeff Jennings
Texas Property Code on Evictions, multiple locations?
I have been reading through the Texas Property code as I am going through a "more intense than normal" eviction. The tenant has threatened damage to the property (most likely has already done this) and direct threats...
John Alosio
Direct mail marketing - Phycological tactic
Hello BP family,I'm dabbling with direct-to-seller marketing. Using the "Sniper" method as opposed to "spray and pray"Ive been Driving for dollars, digging through public legal notices for pre-foreclosures & telli...
Account Closed
Using land contracts
Good afternoon. I wanted to know if anyone has used land contracts to sell properties. And if Pennsylvania allows the use of land contracts. I was looking at a gentleman name Ron Legrand on YouTube and he seems to swe...
Remington Lyman
Alcoholic Tenant Calling Police, Blessed Lawyer, and Devil on me
Background: This was one of the first rental properties I purchased, so I made every mistake underneath the sun and I am still dealing with the consequences. I purchased this quad for $247,000. It is in Columbus, Ohio...
Mark J.
Advice for Handling Threats from Contractor
<Warning-- Longish Post Ahead>I'm thrilled by the challenges and new learning that real estate investing has brought to my life. It's truly fulfilling on many levels. However, the most consistently terrible aspe...
Jeremy Tanner
I have zero real estate experience, and I am willing to learn and make contacts.
Good morning. My name is Jeremy, and I live in Northern CT. I am currently looking towards getting into real estate investing, and having absolutely zero experience I am coming to Bigger Pockets for help. Ive been loo...