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I want to use my IRA to invest in real estate and possibly notes. Can anyone give me some direction as to where to start or recommend a custodian. Do's and don'ts? I am just beginning to explore this option.Thanks
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Hi Chicago BP, I'm looking for some advice from seasoned investors in Chi. I'm currently living in Sacramento but am originally from Chicago, and have most of my family there. I have a MF property in CA & one in ...
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I listen to the bigger pockets podcast all the time, and recently I've gotten really interested in mobile home parks. To say the least bigger pockets has inspired me. However I am not sure how to follow through with ...
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So many of the success stories I hear seem to have real estate as a side job unrelated to their major then it turns into a full time job.Is it better to:-Go to college (WHICH MAJOR)or-Not go to college, put $ to inves...
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I've been self employed for a little over 3 months now and am looking to move my Vanguard 401k funds (formerly 'employer sponsored') into a Solo 401k account so I can use that money to invest in Real Estate. Is this ...
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Hello folks, and I wanted to get info about purchasing a Cash Buyers List. I'm a bit skeptical and here is the reason why. I read (don't remember where) that someone was looking to acquire buyers lists from anyone for...
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The life expectancy of electric baseboard heaters is about 10-15 years, but according to the IRS Depreciation schedule, would electric baseboard heaters qualify as a "furnace" and have to be depreciated over 27.5 y...
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I just bought a Duplex in Philadelphia and the previous owner never bothered getting a Rent Suitability License, nor had the property lead swiped.Our new single mom tenant isn't paying her rent and we gave her notice ...
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Hey BP family, I can't seem to find any good wholesalers in the Tampa /Clearwater/St. Petersburg area. Does anyone know one they can recommend? At our REIA meetings they all seem to use a 80 or 90% ARV calculation ins...
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As many other I am beginning my journey on real estate hopping to learn the most I can.