Jason Bridges
Flip or Rent??
Hello, my wife and I are first time investors. We recently purchased a single family detached home with a tax value of 120K. We bought the property as a short sale for $60K. We are currently undecided on whether we sh...
Account Closed
Self-directed IRA and LLCs
Looking into a self-directed IRA with Guidant Financial. Is anyone familiar with the tax regulations and process surrounding purchasing a property through a self-directed IRA and transferring the property into an LLC ...
KYLE W.
Negative cash flow, good deal, caveats - worth it?
Hi everyone,This is my first post, and I'm in the midst of education, so bear with me here as I explain this complicated deal that lay before me if I choose to accept it.The deal is $260k for a 1600 sq ft house, and a...
Aaron Litzenberg
Chasing Financial Independence in Saint Paul, MN
Hello, BP! Another new member and investor from the Twin Cities area.I'm a near-middle aged guy with a young family and a soul-sucking corporate job. My partner and I are looking to dip our toes in the REI pool and ...
Marc Gallegos
Any renting investors out there?
Is anyone else in the unusual situation of renting a place for the great benefits of location and price while they begin investing in other single family homes?
- Wife and I rent an amazing country home for cheap. Ou...
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Hello, here to introduce myself
Happy Thanksgiving. This is Brenda from Charlotte, NC. I came to look at real estate as a means to do what I love, helping others who desire a home, as well as to create an extra income. Initially, I considered being ...
Bobby Valcin
Eeny, meeny, miny, moe
Over the past week, or so I've been considering moving more towards a buy and hold investment strategy by looking to purchase a duplex. My initial thoughts were to start out wholesaling since that seems to be the gene...
Khari Harper
No License
Got a bit of a problem here, I do not have my real estate license yet but I have a short sale deal waiting to be worked. Anyone from New Jersey want to help me out with the deal?
Ben Graham
Crowdfunding Flip - Interest?
I'm trying to gauge interest in a crowdfunded flip program. One of the biggest barriers for most starting investors is the initial cash deposits needed. This program would require your time and votes. It is not a R...
Abdul Rahman
Buy Rental Property or Invest in Index Funds
If you have 50K to invest what option is better? Option 1 - Buy a rental property of 200K, with 50K down with 30 yr mortgage. Potential Rental Income $1800/month, after mortgage/tax/HOA, cash flow is $550. Option 2 - ...