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Selling an investment property, that I purchased for little to nothing and selling for over a huge profit, after renting for 5 years... what is the best way to avoid huge capital gains tax. Do I have to buy another ...
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I am an architect and I have one property - I want to build a rental property portfolio creating a sustainable (green) market place to help lower energy costs. This will be the basis for my ongoing income when I slow...
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I'm in a unique position as far as REI: lots of head knowledge from reading and some real experience with 1 SFR. My long term goals are to grow a business with enough passive income to live on comfortably. Currently, ...
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Can someone set me straight on why I would want to use a self-directed IRA for REI when, as I understand it, does not offer tax benefits or liquid cash flow?
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I need some feedback and help:
I'm looking to invest just under $1,000,000 in the next 60-120 days in real estate. This is what I'm looking for...
1. Properties with equity that also cashflow
2. Good rehab deals wit...
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I recently graduated from Sam Houston State and started my career. I am wanting to start real estate by house hacking in/around the Houston area. I’m waiting to buy until I’m close to being out of my current lease in ...
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Hello All! I just finished book 7th book of the year. I am a little behind but I have been traveling a lot and picking some pretty long books. I might have to get a few shorter ones in so I can hit my goal of 52 books...
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My husband and I own a side by side duplex in the suburbs of Wisconsin. We signed new tenants to a lease in July and honestly they've been nothing but trouble since then. They break the blinds then want us to pay for ...
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Ok I am a small time investor , for now :).
My question is pretty simple. What do you keep in reserves? I know everyone says typically 3-6 months and if you want to be really safe go 12+months.
1. What ...
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Hello All,I have a few questions regarding scaling up in an out of state location. I currently reside in Long beach, California and in that past months have came to the realization that finding cash flowing properties...