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I have known about self direct IRA but not Self Directed 401K and 'Checkbook' IRAs. I wanted to take control of my personal debt and let my IRA benefit from the loan but still maintain tax preference.What circustances...
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Hi BP Community, I am currently in the process of setting up SDIRA with Check book control to do my flips. The proceeds from the flips will be re-invested in syndication deals or move back to invest in stock market. I...
Do any of you invest in the stock market (i.e. S&P 500) *and* real estate properties at the same time?If so, why and how do you prioritize both? (Do you invest a percentage of your cash flow into each?)Clearly the...
Would you lease it or sell it?We bought an amazing house in a lovely neighborhood last year, mostly owner-occupied. We soon discovered the small rental kitty-corner from us had a drug issue. Shortly, the opportunity...
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My wife and I have three young kids, have lived in our first home for 13 years, and do not currently own any investment property. We both have full time careers (not in real estate) and some debt as well. I am 40 and ...
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I am generally NOT concerned with the real estate market - in fact I think I would appreciate a little cool down. We are shorter in supply and higher in demand this year so far than we have been before. I have recentl...
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Hey BP! What's your why story? What story thats happened in your life pulled you into REI? Share down below please!
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Hello everyone, I own a cabin in Sevierville TN and I recently discovered that a noise my guests were hearing every morning was being caused by a woodpecker that is stopping by for a visit. I read online about the us...
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Madison County (AL) investors,Just wanted to alert you to a recent development. We received our annual HOA dues statement for one of our SFH rentals. With the statement, there was a ballot to submit for HOA by-law r...
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Hey, so I'm getting back into REI. I never did this right before. Lots of shooting from the hip. I want to do this right, finally.Now I have a small amount of cash in a Roth IRA. Enough for a downpayment on a small mu...