Hi, I am considering setting up a Self Directed IRA and Checkbook LLC, in researching custodian companies I find there are not a lot of resources for those trying to evaluate different providers and get an idea of the...

Hi BP Network. I'm excited to say that this my first start to a discussion on BP which I've been active on for a few months now. I'm looking forward to meeting like-minded individuals on here. 
First, about me, I am ...

I have a tax question for the experienced...

I have a property that I purchased, rehabbed and could not sell for a long period of time. I lost a substantial amount of money on the deal (closed in 2009).

My business...

One of my main hobbies is weight lifting, and if you've participated in this activity recently or share my enthusiasm you might be familiar with the Rogue Echo Bike. (If not, it is worth a google!)I like to do 20 seco...

My husband was able to retire fairly young from a government job. He has a 401k, but he is retired. We were thinking about taking a loan from that to put a down payment on investment real estate, but he said that he t...

I am converting a personal residence into a rental and am wondering what would be the benefit of starting an LLC compared to an LLP?  The partner would be my wife.  I am thinking of possibly the benefits of an LLP bei...

Looking to purchase rental property in Houston what do you advise on the steps:- LLC setup first? to avoid "due on sale" instead of purchasing under my name then transfer to the llc?- financing (I learned better to go...

We are about to start an llc to start investing in real estate(wholesaling, rehabing, buy and holds). My wife is a REA and will list our houses that we flip in the future. Is this a conflict of interest? Should I just...

Some background, I'm an American living in Japan, and trying to do real estate in the US from abroad. That makes for all sorts of fun beyond just the time difference. It also means each notarized signature costs about...

Hi everyone! I just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Carolyn and I'm completely new to investing but I am looking to do my first wholesale deal in the next few months (thats how long I'm giving myself, you can't...