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I've recently become interested in the idea of investing in syndication deals due to its "active-passive" nature (and also diversification of my portfolio of course). With any investment, I plan to conduct due dilige...
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I am looking to do a self directed IRA, i was thinking of using
the "Equity trust Company" www.trustetc.com.
Their fees seem reasonable, the service seems capable, and they
are out of Ohio which is not a hotbed of f...
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Hello BP Community,I am new to real estate and this forum. I converted my primary residence to a rental property in October 2017. The house is in Los Angeles and the lease will be due in October 2018. From November 20...
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Hey guys, something I've been thinking a lot about lately (as I'm sure most of you have as well) is what Asheville and the surrounding area's RE markets are going to look like going into 2021. This has been a strange ...
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I am looking to get into REI and have six figures in retirement accounts to potentially obtain multi family in Chicago market.
Friend / Mentor uses Equity Trust Company to purchase and hold real estate in IRA throug...
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I know that HML is a lose term, but I'd define it as loaning money for interest plus points once a deal has been verified. It seems like I could make a lot more as a professional JV, partnering in the profits 50/50 an...
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Hey!
The title was a little too short in characters to allow me to fully describe the post, but in simplest terms i'm trying to ask for advice and critique of my plans - in addition to leaving a record in case I or w...
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I have a duplex that has two really old gas furnaces that are about to die on me. Instead of dropping $6000 on two new ones, I have contemplated replacing the heating with baseboard electric heat throughout. This plac...
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Are the great deals gone?Through the years I’ve been seeing less and less “great” purchases, and more and more deals to be had at “market” pricing. Currently, we are at 12.75% interest with 3 - 5 points on the loan o...
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I usually carry a Leatherman Juice in my bag and up until recently a Victorinox One-Handed Forester in my jean pocket. Well, I was stupid enough to take the knife to the airport and had to ditch it, so I got a Victori...