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Hi,I'm a newbie from the SF Bay Area. I'm looking at opening a Self Directed IRA to buy my first out of state property. I've been talking with and researching various SDIra companies, but still feel uncertain who to...
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I know it's a year requirement to live in the house hack.
How much time can I spend traveling abroad while doing the house hack?
I am self employed and will work in different parts of the country for weeks or a mont...
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I was wondering what the tax consequences would be if a Roth 401k is transferred to a regular 401k or is that not possible? And what are the future ramifications when withdrawing from the 401k since part of it should ...
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Hi, I'd like to start investing in Africa. Does someone has some suggestions where to start to know the real estate in Africa and how to invest there (e.g. books, associations, clubs, people to follow etc.) ?
Thanks....
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Ok, so I am currently searching for a property to BRRRR in Memphis where I currently own 2 properties. I can fund the deal with cash + a 401k Loan or I can use a HML. I can afford to make payments on either and the 40...
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Wrapping up a new construction duplex right now. Torn between selling and keeping. Want to keep it, but when I account for all expenses the cash flow is really rough. My question is...how much should I allocate/factor...
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Does anyone have a document they provide to tenants that outlines the common turnover repair and cleaning costs that, if necessary, will be deducted from their security deposit?Example: - Clean dirty fridge: $50- Repl...
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Hello, I am new to this website still. I recently acquired a commercial real estate property and the property taxes the next year went up nearly 60%. Therefore I filed an appeal explaining my situation, however the Bo...
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Well, its been an interesting few days. I lost my job Thursday. Id appreciate any advice. I figured Monday would be the best day since 9-5'ers are at their desk probably sneaking onto BP or full time investors are con...
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I just finished EOY tax planning sessions with my clients, and Roth conversion was one of the topics. It reminded me how confused most investors are about Roth and prompted me to write this long post. Since Roth-relat...