Hi all, New investor, have spent a few mos doing my research. There's a few concerns regarding Turnkey Providers (+ any investing in the common markets) that I have. This might be slightly rambling and maybe i'm cyn...
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I’m looking to buy my first rental property soon and I’m not sure if I should get a hands on self managed property in Denver metro or a more affordable market out of state. Entry costs are lower out of state but I hav...
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I know I will have to talk to someone who specializes in self-directed IRAs, but thought I'd float this question on BP first.Would I be able to use my self-directed IRA to loan money to my girlfriend, to purchase a d...
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My wife is supportive of me owning and managing investment property, but I would like for her to be more involved. I would like a recommendation of a book that would peak her interest. The books that I have read t...
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Hey guys,I know you guys probably see a million posts about new investors. I am 21, saving up money for the next couple of months while I finish up college and would like to invest after graduation. In the meantime I ...
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I am wanting to get into REI but I don't know where to start. I would like to have a mentor or coach to help me get started. I want someone to help me learn what I need and help me put that knowledge into action. I am...
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Hi! Is it possible to contact a financial institution who does SDIRAs and ask them to reach out to their clients about possibly investing in real estate? I am really struggling with HOW to find private investors!! ...
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For years I only purchased rental properties. I own many now. Some are good and some are not so great. The last two years are the first two years in twenty that I made money overall on my rentals. I'm hoping the h...
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My research into NPN's had sparked an interest in being a hard money lender using SDIRA. I know the mechanics. But, I really don't know what I don't know. Thought I would start a conversation and see how bad @Bill Gul...
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I'm one year into having a property manager take over one of our properties, it's mainly great because that income is now (almost) truly passive - probably requires less than 1 hr of time each month.However, my PM see...