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Do you have what it takes to be “Self-Directed” ?
This blog comes to you today from: My backyard! See photo at the end. Fully sponsored by me.
Part 1
A large majority of people should have their retirement fu...
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I am a first time real estate rental property investor. I recently saw a YT video on SDIRA wealth with Morris invest and called them. I only spoke with one person so far and they scheduled for more information gatheri...
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Looking to start my real estate journey in what appears to be the least risky and highest cash flowing way possible. By that I mean arbitrage. What seems like a proven and practical concept, reveals to have many speci...
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Even with using the lowest cost IRA provider out there the fee for 4 separate accounts is over $600 annually assuming my wife & I open a Roth & traditional each. If I put this in one of my best investments th...
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I have 1.2 million in 1031 for a client who told me to find the best investment.I think after I invest this money, I want it to work for us.Any Net income investmentCommercial property Starbuck or Subways.or Transitio...
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I'm under contract on a STR in Austin TX and I plan on self managing. However, where do I find someone to help me do misc things like check out inspection, refill soap? What if the lockbox is stuck and they need an ex...
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Who is self-managing their rental properties?Who uses a property manager?Why/why not (either way)?Pros/cons (either way)?-John WilliamsProperty ManagerClarksville, TN
Can I use my ROTH IRA for REI? I am having trouble finding examples specifically rolling a ROTH to a self directed IRA for REI.
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I am new Investor to Big Pockets, I have had some experience in the Investor world and want to continue to grow my business in the near future. I am from Houston, Texas , Self-employed Records Management business for ...
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One thing that I learned many years ago was a lesson from the book Rich Dad Poor Dad and that is to work for free. Now I'm not the kind of guy that had no self worth or sense of value for myself so this is not a discu...