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Hello everyone,I'm looking to move my 401k to a self directed ira to purchase str(vrbo's) and ltr properties. I'm looking for recommendations from those of you who have done this as to what companies you have tried/a...
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I love listening to the Money Show podcast to get some extra motivation and tips; however, I am the dad of 3 teen/pre-teen boys. Given that perspective, I often wonder if the success stories we hear about are sustaina...
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My wife and I own a four plex and are in a deal now to have another one built for us. When that building is completed this spring, we will move into it. I then plan on cashing out my 401k and using my Retirement to p...
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I’m considering cashing out my 401(k) and IRA funds to invest in more real estate and would appreciate any advice or insights on whether this idea is viable.
Current Financial Situation:
Significant savings in 401(k...
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Question team, I am building capital, I have also listen to a million podcast, read the books, and have one rental. Right now my problem is time. I want to invest in either small businesses, real estate, or just the m...
Hi Folks,This is my first actual post on BP in 2 years even though I read other posts daily.With two year anniversary of my first rental purchase coming up I'm reaching out to BP community regarding your experience/re...
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I am close to retirement age and after a divorce several years ago I want purchase another home. I also want to purchase investment properties to support my retirement. Which should I do first? Also when purchasing i...
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I am considering taking my social security income early. I found there is an exception to the earnings amount limits I can make after taking social security when I receive income from rental rooms or apartments for s...
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I came across what looked like a great property on Loopnet. It's a Starbucks, yogurt shop, and Subway on a parcel in a large shopping center in a great area at 8.26% cap. After dropping everything to go look at i...
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Hi Everyone,I am really struggling with my next investment step and I was hoping to get some insight and opinion from other investors.I live in CA. already have a total of 3 investment properties all cash flowing quit...