Kayla Elliott
Changing the Retirement Mindset
How does one get past the idea of NOT having a traditional retirement account and into the mentality of leaning on rentals to consistently bring in cash flow? Grew up in a traditional household and trying to break fre...
Adam Meadows
Need Advice: Self-directed IRA vs. Solo 401K
Hello BP,I need some help regarding how to proceed on determining a SDIRA vs. Solo 401K. I've got about $100K in a 403B plan (equivalent of 401K for non-profit organizations) from a former employer. I am currently an ...
Carter J.
401k liquidation considerations
Hi all :) I'm considering liquidating my 401k to buy rental properties. I currently have 4 and they're cash flowing quite well.I've been reviewing a few discussions here on BP that discuss the benefits and disadvantag...
Brian Jurvelin
Would you start a new self-directed IRA to hold long term real estate investments?
I came across this BP forum post from a few years back discussing the merits of cashing out a 401k to invest in real estate. http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/49/topics/7460... There was some good discussion but the...
Tom C
Freddie Mac Cuts Maximum Number of Financed Properties
Freddie Mac recently announced guideline changes that will greatly affect residential real estate investors.
Beginning August 1st, 2008 the following changes will go into effect:
A borrower may not have more than fou...
Ludmila M.
What are the cons of taking out ROTH IRA contributions?
My husband and I were thinking of taking some money out of our ROTH IRA for the REI business. The amount we'd withdraw would be around 20% of our overall retirement funds. We are in our 40s, if that matters.Aside from...
Tony C.
Combining retirement funds of family into 1 solo 401k
I'm looking to combine my own as well as my sister's retirement funds to invest in real estate via a solo 401k under my name. She is fine with us combining funds and investing under a single entity belonging to me. Th...
Mark Vandzura
Camaplan vs equity trust
Hey BP members,I’m looking into self directed IRA’s. Does anyone have experience with Camaplan or Equity Trust? Is one better than the other? What’s the best bang for my buck? Love to hear your thoughts and experiences.
Armand P.
Advice for my retirement plans
Hello-I recently started a new job and seeking some advice on structuring my retirement accounts. First, I have a 401K set up at 8%, however, the company is not matching at this time. I've also enrolled in the ESPP at...
Mauricio Ramos
IRA passive investor approach
Hello BP Family,As I am syndicating more deals and starting to reach out outside my inner circle of friends and family for private money for my deals, i am starting to talk to a few friends/ex-coworkers that have good...