Jefferson Smith
Recommendation for Self-Directed IRA administrator / custodian?
I'm helping my Dad set up a self-directed IRA so he can do some real estate investing. He will want an administrator/custodian that is 1) Reputable2) Responsive & helpful regarding organizational structure and all...
Joshua Durrin
First Long-Distance Deal Closed
Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Madison.
Purchase price: $155,000
Cash invested: $75,000
Contributors:
John White
This was another first-time ven...
Brad Cook
Becoming a Mortgage Loan Officer
I have been looking into a career change, and unfortunately with my financial situation I am unable to jump into REI. I have been doing research into becoming a loan officer to learn the financial/loan side of REI whi...
Justin R.
Is Quickbooks the best program for R.E. Investors?
I need help organizing my rental property finances, R.E. Balance sheets, Cash flow statements, etc.It seems that many software programs are set up for accountants, or property managers (NOT owners.)What do you use? An...
Tim Wilderbeeste
How to place property in an LLC
We own four rental properties in central Florida and have had some conflicting views on how to protect them via an LLC. Initially we were going to get a separate one for each, but then a well-known real estate investm...
Reece C
Best advice to an investor from Australia?
From australia and would like to invest on the west coast from SF to LV...Problem is i dont know where to start?? :oops: Ive got money and i few basics (LLC, Zillow, Google Maps) but now im stuck. Flying into Vegas ...
Jill F.
question about bank loan committee
We are working on a deal for a commercial loan for a 20 unit property. This is the first time we have tried to buy something this big. Our loan officer and underwriter said they will be taking our deal to the loan com...
Bj Ayoleke
How to Leveage my 401K to invest
Hi everyone. I have some money in my 401K from my old job that I would love to use to start my real estate journey. I wanted to know what is the best way to use this. What I've been reading different avenues, as in se...
David Bittorf
Is it smart to draw early from Roth IRA to invest in real estate?
I currently have about $115k in my Roth IRA. $60,000 is contributions. If I understand this correctly, I think I could pull out $60,000 for a 10% penalty ($6000). If I pull out the whole thing I think I would get hit ...
Wesley Oaks
How can I make this work?
Hi! I'm new to real estate investing and BP (though I've lurked around before).My question is if now is a bad time to get started with the current market, and what might be the best route for me to take with my situat...