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Apartment investing is a strategy used by many people to protect and build wealth. Based on my experience investing in the stock market, company sponsored 401-K, single family real estate, and other business opportuni...
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Hey everyone!
Background:
I'm moving to Wichita KS in June after I graduate (undergrad) and I'm looking to start wholesaling/fix-flip etc once I make it to Wichita.
Questions:
Is there benefit to getting my RE lic...
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Hi BP community! My husband and I recently purchased a new home in Southern Missouri that has a large shop w/ apartment on it. A CPA I met with discouraged us renting it and encouraged classifying it as a home office ...
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Hello, my name is Janet Carranza, I'm from Palmdale California. I am currently an accounting major, and the real estate business interests me. I'm going to start the prerequisite classes in order to obtain a Californi...
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Cost Segregation is a bit of a buzz word these days, but in case you aren’t familiar with what a cost segregation study is, let me explain. A cost segregation study is a strategic tax planning tool that separates the ...
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i just opened up a roth ira in feburary,its only worth $1,000. Anyone know how to self direct it into a real estate investment account? most online site i visited wanted a high fee.one i called wanted between $350-$3000
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I remember hearing on the BP real estate podcast at some point Scott describing how selling an investment property after 5ish years and trading it in for a more expensive property was the right move financially. The ...
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As a new investor, I'm weighing the benefits of focusing on appreciation for long-term growth versus cash flow for immediate returns. Both strategies have their pros and cons. What factors should I prioritize when cho...
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I am trying to think of the best scenario to get maximum tax benefit for rental property in the following scenario.
Say that I have a house that is paid off and I want to convert it to rental property. If I take cas...
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All,
Correct me if I'm wrong, but if a property is completely owned inside a tax advantaged account (SD IRA or 401k) then we are unable to take full advantage of tax benefits to real estate investors, correct...