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I have researched this topic and just need a little further verification from more experienced professionals than myself. I will be renting out my first property. When I receive the security deposit I understand that ...
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My financial advisor had this to say in regards to the question of whether or not I could (without penalty) use funds in a self-directed roth IRA as a down payment on an investment property. I have no reason to doubt ...
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I recently flipped my first property and it was a cash purchase. I want to start flipping houses with hard money loans. I want to get tips on the steps to obtain a hard money loan.
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This company is a bait and switch lender advertising one thing and then once you're in you are held hostage, ignored and financially penalized. DO NOT CHASE THE DANGLING CARROT. I am a LICENSED TEXAS REAL ESTATE BROKE...
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Hello, I was just curious, who were the “winners” of the last economic recession? I wasn’t around for the crash of ‘08 or anything, so I’m just wondering if the economic market has a big pullback, who will be in the b...
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Hi Everyone
This is my fiirst post, and I want to say I love this site! I've learned alot here.
I am interested in knowing which marketing method (out of the two) you prefer to use more and why. Do you receive more ...
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I have an applicant who had a theft by deception charge 3 months ago. The charge is held for court, meaning there hasn't been a trial yet, so there isn't a conviction at this time.
My understanding of my state's (Pe...
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Hi BP!I am currently between jobs and I am in a position to roll my 401K over to a new investment account. I am considering opening a Self-Directed Roth IRA. I am looking to speak with someone about their successes an...
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Howdie BP! Nathan here, from Columbus, OH. I have been following the site and REI for about 6 months or so and getting ready to "trust fall" off the deep end of the real estate pool and "fail forward!" I was excited t...
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It seems like a lot of people are held from taking action due to risk of potential crash. *From people who invested before 2008 and after* what were your investments/strategies that remained strong during the recessi...