I am considering adding self-storage to my portfolio, but would actually like to treat this as a business and operate it myself. Does it ever make sense to build a new facility or is buying an existing facility genera...

Don't ever be ashamed or apologize for wanting more information and wanting to grow. I had a new investor reach out to me with some basic questions.  He did not understand the model of investing in an apartment deal a...

Hello Everyone,This is my first post on Biggerpockets, even though I have been reading the books published by BP and listening to the podcast! I am definitely excited to have the opportunity to participate in such an ...

Hi everyone, My name is Scott Logan. I'm 58 and new to real estate. I was born and raised here in Houston and my wife and I purchased our home here in Spring in 1996. I work in sales in the healthcare field. My goals ...

Good afternoon and happy new year ! My goal for 2017 is to get my Real Estate investing career up and rolling and to hopefully end my day job . I don't have and investing experience other then the house that my wife a...

This was my first property in Baytown, TX which I bought using funds in SD-IRA and took a non-recourse loan on it as well. Its rented out for $1400 (lease was renewed for another year in March), professionally managed...

Hey guys!I am thinking about making a meetup group for the Charlotte NC metro area for anyone who is interested in real estate investing, but has never done a deal. I'm talking brand new, zero experience. Whether you ...

I have being reading and listening to podcasts about using the IRA money to invest in real estate. I am clear on all the restrictions and I am willing to take those funds on my current account to produce more money an...

Checking to see if the following would be permitted under SDIRA investment, using an 80 unit complex as example.  I have a solid albeit general understanding of SDIRA and disqualified parties etc.  I do have a SDIRA s...

Friends/Gurus,Can someone please advise me on how to roll over my retirement funds into a self directed account, who are financial institutions who allow self directed IRA accounts, what are the steps and should i see...