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I would like to learn more about the use of an IRA for the purchase of buy and hold properties. Are these properties held in an LLC that your own or in your personal name? Can you use these funds for any property, whe...
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Hi BP,I recently went to a foreclosure sale and witnessed a beneficiary put a bid way above the starting price. I do not have a lot more information about this. Just wondering what could this possibly mean. Sorry for ...
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When using a self directed IRA as a down payment on a rental property, I'm understanding that any cash flow can't be touched for personal use (if that's not the case please chime in). What happens then if you wanted t...
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I've got a 401(k) with a previous employer that is not doing much in the market these days. I'm considering moving this into either a self-directed IRA (Checkbook) or a 401(a) under my own LLC. Any insight into either...
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I need some help. I am getting ready to cash out refinance a property I bought all cash back in June 2017 in Springfield, Massachusetts.I got couple of quotes. All of them are in the low 5 to mid 5's with couple of th...
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Hello BP Community,I'm exploring options for a commercial property in Long Beach, CA currently held in a living trust. I've noticed many investors choose to transfer such properties to an LLC for legal reasons. If a p...
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Hello Cozy Experts and Bigger Pockets Enthusiasts. My name is Kyle and I will soon be showing my first property to get my first new tenants and I have ultimately decided to go with Cozy.Co to do my Background & Cr...
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Good day BP,I currently have one 4-unit rental owned in my personal name and I have a duplex (foreclosure) under contract which will also be owned in my name (to fulfill fannie mae owner occupied requirement). My que...
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Here is how I typically handle rentals:1. I list them on the MLS and people go see them. When they are interested, their first question is how to apply. 2. Right now, I have to email them a blank pdf of the lease appl...
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