Good day all.  Looking for thoughts on what you would do in this scenario.  I know folks experiences and levels of REI are all over the map on here, but considering the following set of goals and potential deal, curio...

Hi everyone, I'm an aspiring investor, living in San Francisco (arguably the most expensive real estate market in the US). Since moving here in 2011, I've seen the rent go from expensive to absolutely ridiculous. Prof...

I know all you youngsters think you won't get older but it happens. So what you say.For those of you that are socking money away in tax deferred accounts planning on taking it out in old age. If you have a lot and you...

I have been reading @Scott Trench book Set for Life and a question occurred to me while reading that I am hoping to get some insight to.  It says that the first priority after paying off all bad debt is to accumulate ...

Looking for your thoughts- I have both a Roth and Traditional IRA. I’m considering rolling them into a self directed IRA or solo 401k but hate the thought of a custodian. I’m also considering just pulling it all out a...

A few years ago, we purchased a 5 acre piece of land that already has a foundation and septic, hoping to eventually obtain a construction loan and build a home. The property has a pretty low interest rate with a 15 ye...

*** Disclaimer: I am not an accountant, lawyer, or financial advisor! You should consult with a qualified professional before acting on any of the opinions shared in this post!!! ***Self directed IRAs have become ver...

Hi - I recently started exploring the possibility of using my consolidated retirement funds from other companies to use for RE investing and have read about self directed IRA. Anyone done this ? I am looking for a nic...

Hello everyone,So I lost my job of 19 years so I think now is the time to get things going in a RE business. I want to start out with flipping homes. Not really interested in buy and holds......yet. So I want to roll ...

Hi, I'm hearing a lot of mixed messages about buying real estate in a self directed IRA. I've mostly heard that it's a good strategy but lately I'm hearing that you lose all tax advantages normally allowed. Can someon...