So like most all investors starting out, I have run into a money problem, but I believe I have several solutions.  The most promising is converting my current Brokerage IRA into a Custodial type IRA to used to fund so...

Hello everyone. After years of stalling, I've recently taken the plunge.. Appreciative of all the advice and information the BP community provides and suspect I will be spending my nights reading as much as I can...

I'm having a bit of trouble. See, we at BiggerPockets put together a list of Self-Directed IRA Custodians and some resources on the topic here: http://www.biggerpockets.com/rei/self-directed-ira-real-estate/But that i...

Haven't found any google searches talking about building a rental house. I'm wanting to use the LLC checkbook  to purchase the lot and then have a contractor build the house.  Is that possible?  Any headaches?

I am looking to open a self-directed solo 401k. What are the best custodians out there for self-directed solo 401ks? In case it makes a difference, I plan to use it to buy rental properties, probably with mortgages si...

Question for the smart masses. I am catching up on podcast and I listened to episode 55 featuring @Jimmy Moncrief. He stated you could use a retirement account as collateral for an unsecured loan.  Does anyone know an...

A few months ago, I purchased a real estate asset under an LLC. I put down 25% or a total of $100k.Recently, I learned about self directed IRAs and thought it could be quite useful to me. I do have a 401k with my cu...

Looking to see what type of SDIrA others who invest in notes are using -->  checkbook or custodian.  I don't like all of the custodian fees, but I think it is safer (with regards to the IRS) than the checkbook.I'm ...

Hey friend :)I am currently maxing out my 401k, which leaves almost nothing left to save for a down payment. This made sense: my company offered a 25% match on 100% of my contributions. However, I am now planning to l...

Hello BP!Fairly new to real estate investing, just bought a condo this past year with my girlfriend (and not looking forward to doing my taxes) and am currently in the "save money for additional investment while I lea...