Many folks invest in real estate deals through a self-directed IRA. IRA custodian companies like Equity Trust (www.trustetc.com) help facilitate this process as well as validate these opportunities for investors. They...
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I have been reading a little bit about the minimum wage battle going on in Birmingham and was curious if anyone had any insight as to how the sharp raise in minimum wage in a short period of time might affect real est...
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Just curious if other St Louis investors have changed their business or strategies with rising amount of crime in the city? You cannot turn on the news without hearing about another murser or someone being shot. It's...
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https://bestdiplomats.org/most-dangerous-cities-in-the-us/As many investors know there are high crime areas in any city . Baltimore being one of them , and there are investors making good money in Baltimore , and som...
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It looks like the whole real estate market is now waiting to see what's happening with the first time home buyer's tax credit. The deadline is approaching and no big news about the extension or expansion.
There was a...
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I just woke up to news that one of my apartment buildings was on the news because of one of the tenants being shot and killed. Anyone had this happen before or any advice?
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Saw this in the local news.
Large MJ grow operation in rental
Couple of thoughts
1) Applicants supplied their own background checks. - Never allow this. You stay in control and do the checks. I'...
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Hello,Could anybody provide me with a standard operating agreement for a single member LLC for my real estate business?Thanks in advance for your help!