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Hello BP forum,I came across an article this week that suggested funding a new business with an IRA and that could be used for investment properties. It seemed a bit unconventional and I haven't seen that suggested i...
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Hello,I have an interesting idea to deploy funds from my self directed IRA (SDIRA) into mortgage notes, which I determined is a good way to invest my IRA funds.I understand that I am not allowed to lend funds from the...
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I have spent the past several months furthering my real estate education, paying down personal debt, and building cash reserves in an effort to re-enter the multi family space in 2019. It's time for me to start develo...
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So I have the potential to purchase a property with 3 units on 5 acres, which includes a ton of fruit trees that are taken care of by outsourced farmers (small check to owner). Apparently the big thing is the tax ben...
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I’m thrilled to introduce myself as a new agent in the Los Angeles area and joined BiggerPockets to make more connections, friends and most importantly to learn what to do with my money when it comes to investing.
T...
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This is now the third owner I’ve met who owns a dilapidated rental property (in an expensive market) who was open to selling but ultimately passed on the deal because of the capital gain tax hit. Their rationale was t...
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We recently refinanced at 15 years on our started home that we purchased in 2014. I GC'd it and handled most of the grunt work. Spent $100K over the years on top of the $380K purchase price. Market Value is $550ish b...
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I am uncertain whether I should invest first in a househack (most likely a duplex) or a BRRRR property. Currently I am an 18 year old, saving most of my income from a part-time job; living with my parents. I am also i...
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I know many of you do month to month.
I personally like a one year lease.
I was asked by an applicant today if she signs a 2 year lease if I would discount the rent a little.
I told her I would gi...
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Hello all,I was just reading an article in the NYTIMES from Robert Shiller:http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/12/upshot/the-overi...where he states:"Historically, however, investing in homes just hasn’t rewarded most home...