I am looking at self directed IRA's using LLC's. From what I have read, this give the investor total control because the funds are at a local bank with check book control. This sounds great because it lowers the trans...
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My self-directed IRA is the lender on the refinancing of a property. This is a duplex. This is a B- asset in a B+/A- suburb of Indianapolis. The value of the property is $125,000-$140,000 as is. With a little cosm...
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Over the weekend I heard third hand that, at least in Missouri, security deposits should be in a separate bank account than the main bank account. Supposedly it comes up if you're audited. I was told that you can use ...
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When I first learned about Roth Ira's, It was to my understanding that the principal that I invested into the Roth IRA account (my already taxed income), was able to be withdrawn at any time tax and penalty free. What...
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Hello BP community! I have recently switched jobs and have accumulated $88K in my 401K. I am looking to invest these funds in real estate instead of keeping it in mutual funds, bonds, etc. My plan is to roll it over i...
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The way I see it, there are basically two ways to use an IRA to finance investments:1) Have the IRA "buy" the property and ALL income and expenses are paid to/from the IRA. If financing is used in the purchase of t...
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Hello All:Background: I have a Self Directed IRA that I plan to use to make my first Real Estate Investment Multi Family (both residential and commercial) with 20 % down payment coming from my IRA. My wife is conserva...
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Hello everyone!
Has anyone done or thought of attempting buying vacation rentals through the investment of a self-directed IRA? Specifically, I have been researching the concept of a self-directed IRA LLC with check...
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Hello all,I am looking into buying a home from a friend who is currently renting out his house. He lives in an apartment in order to collect rent money from the renters at his home. He is going to be moving to Turkey ...
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Has anyone done private lending on real estate deals on a short term basis? If so where do you find credible burrowers?