I'm having trouble figuring out how I would manage a property using funds from a self directed IRA. If I use an IRA I have a transaction fee ($35) every time it writes a check. So $30 to mow the lawn becomes $65 expen...

Hi Folks,

Our friends at the IRS are auditing my 2009 return, mostly because of my real estate professional designation.
I have a full time job and the rentals take up all of the rest of my time and I easily spend mo...

Introduction: A blended real estate income portfolio refers to the practice of combining different strategies to invest in and profit from the property market. This approach is considered superior to pursuing just one...

I am a 16 year old sophomore in high school. I want to get my real estate license at 18 and start working the business then. Over time I want accumulate a portfolio of 1,000s+ cash flowing multi family units. No matte...

The last property I bought has been about 18 months ago. Due to getting into a bunch of new hobbies/interests which take up a good chunk of my free time, I have been putting my dollars bound for investments into large...

Hello.  I am an multi-family seasoned investor.  I am looking to purchase my first storage facility.  Question
**If you currently own or have owned storage facilities, can you please provide me with your best practic...

My wife and I sort of stumbled into the world of REI recently.  We are both in our late 50s and are looking to get involved with investing as a means of continuing our income after we retire and building wealth.  We a...

Hello BP!I'm John, a Sales Engineer from Des Moines, Iowa and I'm preparing to find my first deal. My wife and I are finishing up some projects on our current SFH and then we're going to do final financial preparation...

I came across what looked like a great property on Loopnet. It's a Starbucks, yogurt shop, and Subway on a parcel in a large shopping center in a great area at 8.26% cap. After dropping everything to go look at i...

I list both CPA or Attorney because I am not sure which would be a better for this subject. Frankly talking to both is probably my best option.Asking for a friend*Say someone is about to close on their first investmen...