If my SIDRA (regular/untaxed contributions) pays UDFI tax, what happens to distributions from the IRA? Do I have to pay tax on that income again or do I now have basis in the IRA?Also, I think I understand that bonus ...

Who else has been fascinated by IBM's Watson computer on Jeopardy? I'm amazed at how far AI has come. Sure, it isn't perfect, as we saw yesterday when it answered Toronto to a question about a city in the US, but t...

Where is a good place to open up a real estate IRA account?

In the 2 decades that I have been in real estate there were times when I bought many deals via real estate agents and MLS.  Iam a Fix and Flip investor.  Meaning I need deals that have minimum 30% equity.  I have not ...

is anyone familiar with using GIS to locate vacant lots for sale. I'm currently trying to use the GIS located on county websites but have had minimal luck. Any specific strategies would be great. Thanks

Hi,I am about to have my first TAX report this year, and the CPA is asking for all the expense.During the rehab, I got tons of receipts and invoices. How do you keep track? Do you have some filing system?Thanks  Doron

Anyone taken out a rehab loan by Recasa? They seem like they have their stuff together, and accept only very qualified candidates, which is why they claim a 100% payback rate! Wow. They must be uber-selective. It...

As a result  of my direct mail, I am working with a seller on a land deal in Westmont Il.  Here is what I know....Lot size 50 x 150Utilities are available Sellers asking  price is 97.5K (I know sellers asking price is...

Im a NOOB to REI, and Im in college with a fresh brain so can you all post which books helped you the most and gave you the highest quality information?

Also tell me your favorites, Im currently reading Rich Dad Poor...

There is a story on WRAL's web site about Forest Hills Apartments, on 7th Avenue in Garner. Apparently a lot of people there are on S-8 through RHA (apparently) and have been given notice to vacate. The apartment sold...