So now that I have had this rehab for a while now. I have sunk at total cost including purchase price of $30,000 into it. It is looking like it will cost another $ 30,000 for a total of $60,000 to get it finished. Pro...

I have a prospect that is looking to sell but it is complicated. The property has a reverse mortgage on it. The home is part of an estate. The executor is has been given permission to sell it to settle the reverse mor...

Hello Everyone!

Been quite some time since I've visited this neck of the woods. Good to still see lots of activity here, and probably 20k new members since I was last here.

I don't know if this forum is the place t...

I currently live in a 1100 Sq. Ft. house in a small neighborhood. I purchased the house 3 years ago for $122,000 and still owe approximately 95% of its value. One of my coworkers is retiring and moving to Florida. ...

Who is Steve Van Metre? Steve Van Metre is a notable financial planner and macro manager that specializes in retirement income strategies and the direct management of client assets. In addition to managing portfolios,...

Does anyone know if you can 1031 exchange an annuity into investment property/business to avoid the 59 1/2 penalty and taxes?  If so does anyone recommend a good facilitator in South West Michigan?  Google searching i...

My mom is retired, epileptic, and is very nervous about the money drying up. She is unable to be hands on whatsoever, and just wants something safe that will produce an income stream. What are her safest and best opti...

Anyone have any experience using a self-directed IRA account to invest real estate?Please share your experience and tips.
Also which custodian do recommend to open the account with?

In your opinion what would be your advice for the best use of a pension that will be released in the future? The options are rolling it into another 401k, cash it out (with all the tax penalties that go along with tha...

I'd like to know what you guys and gals are doing/saying to entice sellers further to work with you over any other buyer. Other than the simple cash sale, quick close, closing costs paid what differentiates you fro...