David Yee
Calculating S&P 500 growth for retirement
Hello! At the moment my retirement investments are primarily focused on the S&P 500. I've used a number of different retirement calculators but am having a bit of difficulty navigating them; especially with respec...
Terrell Garren
Would appreciate financial advice regarding 1% rule
59 years old with 16 SFHs near Charlotte, NC. No debt (please don't beat me up regarding no use of leverage - I'm an old guy and just don't prefer debt at this point in my life). I do my own PM and set my rents aroun...
Aaron Cabrera
New and Fired Up: My Journey in Real Estate Investing Begins!
Hi. My name is Aaron. I'm currently on week three of studying for real estate investing and it's starting to really grow on me. My cousin, brother, and I are focused (but not limited) on mastering the BRRRR strategy. ...
Luke Salisbury
Parents Retiring and I Want to Show Them Real Estate Investing
Hello,I am new to real estate investing. I have been listening to bigger pockets podcasts and have read a few books like Rich Dad Poor Dad, Tax Free Wealth, and The House Hacking Strategy. I thought of the idea of get...
Debbie C.
Difficulty of obtaining Cash Out Refinance for Retired couple?
How difficult is it to obtain a cash-out refinance on a property for someone who is retired? My husband and I only have rental income (around $11k/month) and do not work. But we were hoping to do a cash out refinance ...
Robert Andres
Using IRA to defer taxable passive income.
I own one apartment which is netting about 7k per year income. I also am not able to itemize right now since I don't own my own primary residence. I do not have a lot of deductions in other areas. I'd like to postpone...
Maximo Dejesus
Effects of receiving equity payments and social security
I presented an owner with a sub to deal for his home and he asked how will the monthly payments he would receive for his equity effect his social security income.He is afraid it will show he is making too much money e...
Brianna H.
Benefits of 401(k) over Property?
My husband's and my goal is to eventually use rental income as our retirement income. We currently have one rental home and are looking to have ~10 within the next 20 years. So the question is...what is the benefit of...
Jen Lucas
Can I really retire early on 4 duplexes?
My husband and I are DINKs with a plan to retire early, well go to very part-time, that seems too easy, and I'm hoping the experts (you!) can help us vet this plan.I'm 39 and my husband is 46. We live in Austin, TX an...
Daniel Dietz
Can I sell a house to myslef my SDIRA holds once I reach 59.5?
Hello All, I am thinking WAY ahead on this topic, but it is something I have not seen or heard much about here on BP.While the rules are very clear and it seems easy to understand as far as what the rules are during ...