So I've scoured BP and the web on self-directed IRAs and have gotten a bunch of useful information. Unfortunately the information I was able to find was mostly on setting one up and general guidelines on how to operat...

Now that we've completed the eviction of a dirt-bag tenant and have the Murrieta house re-rented to a nice family, we're looking at the next step in building our real estate "empire".

A recap of our profile: We live ...

Last Week I attended 4 Day RE seminar given by Zack Childress in NJ. He is charging $ 25K for mentoring for 6 months and $ 1500 for his MLS Gorilla Software. Does any body have any opinion about Zack Childress and his...

If I have a LLC and use a property management company for my rentals am I subject to the 1% earnings tax? Or is that considered a “hands off” activity and not taxable? Thanks!

Hi,I was wondering how and if my wife could qualify as an RE professional for tax purposes? I would love to be able to write-off some of my W-2 income.She is a stay at home mom with our 1 year old son, and uses her fr...

Hi All, I'm looking for an easier way to manage my properties and books. I'm spending too much time with only 5 units. I’m planning to acquire more properties, and I want something that I can scale. I currently have 5...

Here's his resignation letter:
Steve Jobs’s Resignation Letter to Apple

Thoughts?

Hello, name is Trevor May. I am originally from the small town if Kelso, WA, but am now based, at least in the Fall and Winter, in Seattle. For the other 7 months of the year, I spend my time as a baseball player in F...

These are some of the first steps I'm taking to dip my feet into the waters of real estate investing education. I'm interested in buying a house, being a landlord and renting property to a tenet. I have no experience ...

Before you make you first deal either flipping or wholesaling do you think that it is best to make a LLC ?