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Anyone have experience using their Self Directed IRA for a real
estate purchase?
I have some $ just transferred to a SD-IRA. I am looking to use the funds for a purchase. What vehicle would you sugge...
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I have had a rolled over IRA invested in mutual funds for the last 10 years and am interested in diversifying my portfolio with real estate. There is roughly $60k in the account. Is this possible without penalty?
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I was hoping someone could clarify for me. What are the benefits of being a note holder as opposed to being an owner of real property?
Why should a seller carry financing or a full note when it seems more beneficial...
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Hello,I am new to this forum and real estate investing. I have been doing some reading and feel that real estate could potentially help me reach my goal of financial freedom so that I have more time to spend with my f...
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Ok so I grasp how whole life works.
But in order to use it correctly should I have a lump some ready to put in on first payment.
Example 50k policy 4% return 2k first payment required monthly after that is $35
So...
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I am a bit curious if there are any paper investors out there who would buy a note that is secured by a property roughly at 50-60% of the note's value (ex: note for $100k, property value at $50k). The note would ...
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So, I have an applicant for an apartment that I'm renting that will pay for one years' rent up front.It's not an internet scam, I actually met this person. They live two houses away in a 1 bedroom and want a two bedro...
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Hi everyone! This is my first post. I'm glad to have found your forum!
Myself, my husband and my 2 little boys just moved to the Nashville, TN area from NH. We have some cash from selling our other house and from an a...
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