Shane C. Downs
Were are we all, as human being going?
I'm very new to real estate investing, however, not new to psychology. I grew up in a family that puts a lot of value in material possession. It does the good of giving a goal to aim at. when we have a goal we will do...
Ryan D
Whole Life Insurance & Real Estate
I'm wondering if anyone has any advice/opinions on using whole life insurance to supplement my real estate investments. I'm currently 25 and am debating on whether or not I should set up a policy now while I'm "young"...
Corey Dutton
What Do You Think is the Most Important Skill in Life
According to an article in Forbes.com, the most important life skill could surprise you. I always take online reports, surveys, and the like with a grain of salt, but because this article was written based on someo...
Jonathan Greene
Why You Need a "Deal Killer" In Your Life as a New Investor
The adage about who you surround yourself with is accurate. The five people you spend the most time with will influence you. But as a new investor, sometimes this advice leads you to only have cheerleaders in your lif...
Taig Blum
Would starting out in a duplex be a good start?
I’m 21 years old and plan on using a VA loan to purchase my first home. I’m looking at buying a duplex and living in one unit and renting out the other. I hear this is a great way to start out and really save on some ...
Account Closed
Options for Ugly Houses under Life Estate?
I was doing some driving for dollars research and found a property in definite need of work. I brought the address home to find out the tax record mentions that it is a Life Estate.
Quick google search says
"A life ...
Peter York
Cash Accumulation life insurance
I have been working with a financial advisor for about a year now and he is strongly suggesting permanent life insurance. I am skeptical about it because I would rather save the money that I would put into the policy ...
Rob Hakes
Your Top 3? What has helped you ACTUALLY move the needle?
Hey all, I am sure there have been similar posts, but I thought this would be a fun one to get some fresh insights. As a relatively new investor ( 2years ) I am looking for anybody that has had any amount of success ...
Steven Nguyen
Estate Planning and Estate Taxes
With the current TCJA the estate tax exemption is 11.18 million (single) and 22.26 million (married). Any estate in excess of these thresholds are taxed at 40% in CA. For example, if you are worth 20 million as a si...
Dan D.
Is BiggerPockets just another guru website?
The opinion has been floating around the internet that BiggerPockets is just another guru website. What are your thoughts and opinions?