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Did you know that you could use a self-directed IRA in order to purchase real estate? I have spoken to a couple of different companies that specialize in this. Before I start referring clients to them I wanted to k...
Does anyone know a good one? Im in process of buying a 6 unit with option to purchase. Im fixing it while owner holds in his own name. Current lawyer never returns calls ir emails and is taking forever which can cause...
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My son has a personal property and two rentals. He just got an accepted offer on another rental. He has been told now that his DTI is too high. The rental is a great deal. He doesn’t want to lose it. It pencils ou...
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A little background: I operate a bookkeeping firm specifically targeting RE investors in Oklahoma. My goal is to apply my experience as an accountant to the benefit of my community, gain some knowledge about investing...
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Hello BP family - long story short. Hired a contractor in November 2020 to do a renovation job on our property - it is a multi-family so we have been house hacking. It is a 1 bedroom apartment. Per the contract, th...
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Hello!These forums are a great resource of information for those just starting out. I recently just started and no deals YET, but I started driving for dollars and found an abandoned house and started my research. T...
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Hey BP members,I'm looking for real estate attorneys and CPA's that specialize in partnerships and LLC's based out of Bronx and Westchester, NY and the Poconos region of Pa. I have several LLC's one done by an attorne...
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Can I add my primary residence to my rental portfolio and rent to myself? Because of the new limitations on mortgage interest and state income tax, many can't fully utilize the deduction with a $10k cap. Can I rent ...
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Yesterday I did something incredibly stupid. I was bidding on a house at a Sheriff's Sale online. During the auction I went to increase my bid and accidentally ended up bidding on the wrong house (I know baffling). Tu...
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Hi. Planning on doing a massive plumbing, electrical, and remodeling job for a 2 story mixed use building my family owns. My question is that is it an industry standard for structural engineering firms who draw up the...