![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/wordpress_blog_post/image/19213/261-web20241024-2-yesxr6.jpg?twic=v1/output=image/cover=625x330)
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/wordpress_blog_post/image/19148/461-web20240930-2-tv7nv1.jpg?twic=v1/output=image/cover=625x330)
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/wordpress_blog_post/image/19343/No-Text_REP105020241206-2-cujles.jpg?twic=v1/output=image/cover=625x330)
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/214730/small_1621433771-avatar-sterlingw.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi Everyone, I am looking for obstacles that are holding investors back from accomplishing their first deal. Leave some comments below and I will do my best to offer insight. -Thanks for your input Sterling.Other expe...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/29458/small_1621364825-avatar-alfbell.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I currently utilize a self-directed IRA. My IRA monies have been invested in a real estate project. I'm coming out of that investment soon and I now want to use those IRA monies for buying at trustee sales. This "Chec...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/3080525/small_1721461286-avatar-miguelli.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Been doing a lot of research and prep work and feeling ready to start putting offers. Few questions still.1. If I use a HELOC or HELOAN from my primary residence to buy a rental, will the mortgage interest be able to ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/148671/small_1621419511-avatar-rehabber7_tn.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
There's so much in this business that I just don't understand. On a fairly regular basis I will get a call from someone who needs to rent or they want to buy with owner-financing. And they have no money for the d...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/22686/small_1621361972-avatar-drzaius7.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi Folks,
Our friends at the IRS are auditing my 2009 return, mostly because of my real estate professional designation.
I have a full time job and the rentals take up all of the rest of my time and I easily spend mo...