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IRA/401k plans as they relate to self direction/self administered has been a hot topic lately and as such, I would like to attempt to get a consensus on experienced investors' perspectives to the following question:
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Last Thursday, my wife and I closed on an off-market, owner-financed, six property portfolio to bring our total number of investment properties to 10 single family residences. Our very first investment property close...
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I attended my first DFW REI Club meeting last night, and definitely plan on going back. There were roughly 70-80 people there to see Robyn Thompson - aka the "Queen of Rehab" - teach part of her curriculum, and it onl...
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Hi, I am new and want to learn. I am in Los Angeles. The prices are way out of reach. Searching for ideas. Where should I start?
Appreciate your input.
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I've been analyzing several properties daily, and I can't find a way to make BRRRR work right now. I found one bank-owned property with the potential for a small positive cash flow. I connected with the investor-frien...
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My novice status will show here...I recently purchased a 4-unit multi-family property in Washington, DC. Though this has seriously boosted my net worth, it has stuffed my cash flow into the trash.I have a significant ...
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I was worried I wouldn't find a replacement tenant this time of year since I know it's harder this time of year. The rent zestimate on zillow seemed inaccurate at $2,200, my own comps brought it to $2,800. Sure enough...
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The debate on the efficacy of REI investing over a 401(k) has raged for a long time on BiggerPockets. Thanks to a message from @Christopher Throop, I revisited the topic when he let me know a file I used during an ear...
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I'm going to stop working in next few months, and spend the next 2 years doing my masters. I have about 60K in my current employers 401K that I will have an option to roll into an IRA once I stop working there. Sinc...
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Last week, some partners and I closed on a 42-unit property in Daytona Beach, FL. This deal puts our company over 350 units, and I wanted to share some things I’ve learned while we’ve grown the business.
Full disclo...