This question is specific to all Self-Directed IRA investors.  What types of assets do you hold in your portfolio?

One of my tenants in Bakersfield, CA has been only paying partial rent for more than a year claiming covid impact. However their recent application for state rental relief was denied due to their income being higher t...

It seems pretty clear to me that members of BiggerPockets will generally understand the obvious long-term advantages of Real Estate and even passive index fund investing over hoarding gold.The problem is that gold isn...

So I'm in the process of purchasing my first triplex. The property currently had 3 tenants paying under marker value.. I'm still cash flowing. My questions is 2 of the units contracts are up on Feb 2024 and the other ...

If your tenants don't need them here is another way to increase roi. I have rented my garage and rented others garages for my business. When I rented out my garage, I posted a craigslist ad for classic car storage and...

Have some of you read this book? Is there new unique methods that we should know that aren’t discussed on Bigger Pockets? I’d appreciate comments or brief review.  I’d love to think there WAS a (Profitable) lazy way...

1% Rule seem hard to achieve (at least harder to find) in "hot" growth RE markets (i.e. Austin, Seattle, etc.) but easier in some RE markets (i.e. Ohio, Missouri). Would you rather do a buy & hold (holding period ...

While I am a real estate investor, my question/issue has nothing to do with my investment properties. We own a house in Seattle with a shared driveway (warning: never do this!). While not ideal, the shared driveway wa...

I bought a duplex in a city and it has a 1,000 sq ft metal shop on one side. It's insulated, concrete floor, full bathroom, garage door, utility sink, heater. It's in a great location for our city but its basically i...

Hey guys! I just wanted to run this by y'all to see what you think- any input at all is very much appreciated!! Happy Holidays!!!Here's the scenario- let's say I have no proof of income. Can I file two 1040s and pay t...