Tony Lin
Leverage existing 401k/IRA. Utilize SD IRA or SD 401k?
I've read a lot of material on self directed (including checkbook) options but still not sure the best approach. Would appreciate any advice. My situation: Currently employed. Have a large 401k from 7yrs at current co...
Rich Weese
Where is everyone?
100 people on the board and NOTHING being posted. WAKE up. Lets chat about something. Mgmt, taxes, hmls, anything. I'm ready to chat. Please! My wife wants me to do honey dos. PLEASE. Rich in FL.
Ben Morris
I hate my accounting system, shoe box with receipts, AHHHHH!
I have three SFH, and one under contract. At the end of every month I collect all of my receipts, and my credit card statement, add up all of my expenses and deduct that from my income. This process is ridiculous, ple...
John Blythe
Help me know what I don't know I don't know
Hey all,Thanks for checking out my post. I'm brand new to REI and am taking in a ton via reading, podcasts, and forum discussions. As you well know there is quite a bit of information floating around out there and it'...
John Warren
Everyone thinks we are crazy!
We decided to take the plunge. A year ago my wife and I outlined three different plans we could take to start investing. We were all set to go with a very conservative plan when some very unsettling events happened in...
Synthia LaFontaine
Wisdom sought: really, what would be the best thing to do?
I live in SW Florida where I owe $335,000 for a house surrounded by homes forecloure specialists are enjoying profits from selling at $125,000 (in much better condition than mine), and at least another thousand brand ...
Ravi Veer
Self-directed IRA/401k - conflict of interest triggers "prohibited transaction"?
Hi,
I am planning to start an LLC to purchase a real estate. My friend's IRA (IRA-A), my IRA (IRA-B), my friend (A), and me (B) are planning to invest. I have been reading up on IRA-LLCs and have a couple of questi...
Marco Cepeda
Loopnet premium for more MF listings?
Hi I know loopnet has mostly office and retail commercial properties but we're considering an upgrade to the premium account for access to more MultiFamily listings in South Florida and it doesn't let you upgrade onli...
Cameron Montgomery
Buy-and-Hold / BRRRR Investing in the Midwest
Hey Everyone!
I’m looking to buy my first investment property within the next 6 months and am trying to narrow down the scope of my search to 5-10 markets. I live in San Francisco and am looking to use a BRRRR strate...
Eric Andrews
Hot Water Heater- Replace or Repair?
I had an electrician address a problem with my hot water heater, he fixed the wiring, but referred me to a plumber to replace the heating element and thermostat. The plumber wants to replace the entire unit for $2,800...