Ben Scott
When to address probate
I'm planning to meet with a potential seller who's father passed away recently. I see the home is in the father's name - not a trust - so I'm assuming probabe might be needed to transfer title. Would you try and get a...
Walter Wintermute
1031 Exchange or Charitable Remainder Unitrust?
I'm nearing retirement and considering what to do with a few rental properties that would net about 900 K, if I avoided taxes. I've owned both properties for about 20 years. I have been thinking it would be nice to re...
Jonathan Chan
How Are You Using your SDIRA?
I used my Mom's to help her retire by becoming a lender on real estate projects, but curious to see how others are leveraging their SDIRA.
Kevin Lunt
Who is your self-directed IRA custodian of choice & why?
I'm curious to hear people's choices and reasons for using and/or reasons for not using any of the numerous self-directed IRA custodians out there.
Deanna S.
Newbie 1st Investment Property -Title with Trust, which option?
Hello, Bigger Pockets. If you could help this REI newbie, we would appreciate it. We are closing on our first investment property, a triplex in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. We do not know which is best for the title and...
Greg Hammond
Is it better to use a title company or real estate attorney to close?
I am new to REI and I have a wholesale deal under contract in Kentucky. Now what? Should I find a title company or real estate attorney? Should I have a buyer in place before I pay for a title search? Any help would b...
Kenesha Lewis
Seller doesn't want to 1031- exchange or pay taxes
I have a really good deal in a hot area in San Diego.The seller is motivated, the home she inherited and it is currently vacant as she lives in another city and the last tenants moved out. I have built the rapport wit...
Stephen Lyons
Stocks to Real Estate
I have created a substantial amount of capital through the stock market and want to transfer to real estate. I was wondering if anyone knew if there is a way to transfer without paying capital gains tax. Is there an e...
Phyo Ko
Seeking advice feel like I am being over sold by CPA/ tax advisors
Hello everyone, I am in the market for a new CPA to help me with setting up business structure and prepare for my tax return next year. I have talk to a couple of different companies but all of them left me feeling ov...
Jason H.
Family Trusts, good asset protection for investments?
Greetings, I'm considering forming a family trust as a way to protect my investment properties (as well as other investments) from property liens, judgements etc. The intention is to build a successful investment port...