Richard Jump
Self Directed IRA Investing Scenarios
Hello everyone... I recently set up and have moved money into a Self Directed IRA. I initially thought I would loan money on a short term basis to a group that bought, rehabbed and sold properties, but discovered oth...
Joshua Dorkin
Bush Proposes Stimulus Package of 1% of GDP - Thoughts
President Bush today proposed an economic stimulus package amounting to 1% of GDP. His ideas included:
Immediate implementation
No Tax Increases
Bolster business and consumer spending
Tax rebate check
No Spending Pr...
Matthew Jure
CapEx Calculation Controversy
I've done a lot of investigating and found that if there is one thing that will kill a real estate investor, it is CapEx. CapEx has been dubbed the "Silent Investor Killer" because many investors don't a lot enough to...
Nicholas Burch
Investment firm structure
One day I hope to own or be a co-owner of a real estate investment firm. I have noticed that some investment firms do not have salaried employees, their investment Analysts/Underwriters are 1099. Other firms have all ...
Mia Trasolini
Will San Diego's new law limiting STVR's impact the market?
Hey ya'll! The San Diego city council recently voted to limit short term vacation rentals to primary residences only (http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/touri...). This market is extremely saturated with ST...
Colton Webber
Getting started in rental home investing
I will be graduating in 2 years as a physician and will have plenty of income to put towards investing but not enough time to be able to research, find, flip, or manage properties/rentals. Currently, I am listening to...
James Z.
Looking for good REI group or mentor-type in Washington DC
Hi all - I am trying to acquire (or witness) some real world experience investing in Washington DC. Unfortunately, the man who turned my eyes to this business and was beginning to guide me recently passed away, a...
Orlando Paz
What are the typical detailed steps to buying a property to flip?
I just went by a local home that was in the process of being rehabbed. The investor was not around, but I got the opportunity to ask the general contractor some questions. In our short conversation, I let him know tha...
Pyrrha Rivers
I'm a turtle! How about you?
The Turtle Method of Real Estate InvestingAs I read yet one more article about the cash vs. leveraged investing, I responded to myself in this way. My method is to buy all cash, get the property working and then refin...
Charisse Hines
Should I rent to these college students?
Hi everyone!So I’ve prepared to rent our first purchase for October 1st. I’ve gotten a few applications, one of which were two college students. Had a pre-screening phone chat with them and they seem to have a good he...