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Hello Everyone,After doing some research, I've learned that an individual is allowed to take out a maximum of $10,000 from your Self Directed IRA to purchase your first home without any penalties. Of course this would...
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Calling all experienced mid range multifamily investors and especially lenders! I haven't been able to find a thread that discusses this in the detail that is as helpful as a few threads have been on 1-4 unit BRRRR st...
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Does anyone have experience flipping a condo in the South Suburbs of Chicago (or flipping a condo at all for that matter)? It seems like a decent option and the condo market in the area I'm studying (Oak Lawn) is str...
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Within the last 6 months, the real estate market in Sedona, AZ has changed from an average time on the market of 3 months, to a month or less on the market. We are now seeing multiple offers at or above asking price f...
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I am considering using Equity Trust to set up a self-directed IRA to purchase properties. Any advise? What are pros and cons or restrictions?
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Hello All,My name is Phil, a real estate investor in the Chicago/Central Illinois area. I am relatively new to BP but have already learned a ton from the forums and podcasts. I am considering purchasing a condo in cen...
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Hey BP. I wanted to share a tough lesson learned, partly to help others learn from my experience and partly to seek any words of wisdom/encouragement. :( Thanks in advance!I am just 2 weeks from closing on my first p...
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Are short term rentals prohibited in St Petersburg, Florida? Some are saying the end is near....
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Thoughts on house hacking with a townhouse? I saw a decent looking one that had an HOA cost. What is an HOA? I heard they were a pain in the ass to deal with
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I have two properties in Louisiana, but I've just relocated back to my home state of Virginia. I really want to build up a rental portfolio, and I've got about $50K cash, should have a HELOC for ~$80K soon, and also ...