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I have been doing a lot of reading on all the options on self directed IRA investing. There is SO much out there... and everyone seems to be saying different things.
I want to pick the right vehicle to move $$ into ...
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Looking at alternatives to offset or defer capital gains. Yes I know about a 1031 exchange so that remains a viable option. But I’d like to have more freedom with the monies such as buying on auctions or other investm...
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I just got the course from Capital Rehab Group. Watched the first dvd and had a question. So I called their 800 number. The guy I talked to was very short. He didn't want to answer my question, just qualify me to join...
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I almost did not take the time to write this, then I thought about the stories I read when I was first starting out and how they motivated me. I love this community and I remembered, we share not to brag, but to motiv...
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Hello!I attended a Than Merrill workshop this past weekend. The attendees could apply for the Mastery program (I was unaware this was Fortune Builders prior to attending) They offer "hand holding" in the Mastery pro...
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Hi All,
So I had an idea to start an opinionated discussion of the state of the market as it stands today backed up with some facts that could help people who are starting out as well as help current investors gain a...
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Hi all, I recently started an informal real estate group with some old college friends. They are all looking at strategies to use for their first deal and many of us are leaning towards a house hack to reduce the amou...
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Hello everyone -
I'm hoping to get some general input on what I should do with one of my rental properties (eg, do you think the amount of equity I have would perform better in a different investment). Also, what cal...
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In my limited experience, lenders predominately offer the same thing (though I could be wrong about that). What would you recommend looking out for (characteristics, credentials, etc. they should or shouldn't have)? I...
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Situation: Wife and I are looking at getting a vacation lodge, condo, cabin, or house in New Mexico or Colorado for skiing and summer vacation. Want to pay for it by doing a STR type thing (VRBO, AirB&B). With t...