Maggie Wray
Data proves REITs are better than buying real estate?
This recent article in Forbes argues that Data proves REITs are better than buying real estate: https://www.forbes.com/sites/marcprosser/2017/07/1...I've been following Bigger Pockets and planning to buy my first rent...
Chris Breezy
Is a 457 or 401k beneficial to me
I’m 26 and I’m all about personal finance and investing. I have a good amount of money that invest in stocks and I also max out my Roth ira every year. My job provides a pension and annuity for retirement so this woul...
Linda Doane
Trying to use 401k to invest in real estate
Hey!My husband and I would love to use some retirement money to invest in real estate. We have looked into buying directly from the retirement fund (employer refuses to roll it into a self directed IRA) as well as vol...
Josh Bustle
Dead Equity - How much money do you leave in rentals?
Hello Bigger Pockets!My main question is how much money do you leave in your rentals? I've got one rental property worth $280k, about 60% LTV (115k in equity). I just closed on my first "Live in Flip" and I'm moving i...
Isiah Ferguson
I want more rental properties but wife want a SFH ?
Hello, BP.Me and my wife currently have 2 properties free and clear.1 Townhouse and a duplex. We live in the townhouse and currently renting the duplex. Personally, I want to refi both properties and take the cash and...
Adam Celentano
Starting my real estate investing journey - NY
Hello BP. I am new to real estate investing, but hoping to start by generating some cash flow this year in order to supplement my current income. I am open to areas and ideas, but leaning towards multifamily for now...
Anna L.
Terminate contract with property management
As a first time rental property investor with long distance, I made many mistakes.Recently, I realized my management company over charged me a lot even though with minor issues and suggested some installation which is...
Neil Martinez
Distribute or Rollover?
I'm just starting to invest in real estate and am wondering if I should just take the 23K to roll into a self-directed IRA or the +18K and use to fund my LLC for real estate after tax withholding? I'm finding that pu...
Zane Abner
Self-Directed IRA
Good morning,I had a real estate investor friend, that is also new to real estate investing, mention that a self-directed 401k or IRA can be helpful for tax purposes. I am looking for assistance in finding correct/hel...
Kurt P.
Is owner/occupier a good starting path for mult-fam?
hi,
new to BP and have really enjoyed reading and learning. As we are about to make a first offer thought it might be good to get folks opinions of this plan. I am looking to start with a three family that I can occu...