I have been lending funds to a close friend of mine for a rate of 8%.  I got a 1099-INT from him to file my tax, which I paid a big portion out of 8% (effectively around 6% after paying the gov).  Is there a better wa...

The military has gone into this new program which is similar to a 401K. Does anyone know if you are able to turn make that self-directed? Also, is it a good idea to do so?

Hello All,Very new here, both to the community and to investing/real estate at large.I'm wondering if you all think it's worth it for me and my wife to find a CPA.Our financial situation is pretty simple. We both have...

I am looking to open a self-directed solo 401k. What are the best custodians out there for self-directed solo 401ks? In case it makes a difference, I plan to use it to buy rental properties, probably with mortgages si...

I searched through the existing discussions as best I could to make sure I wasn't asking a common question...and I just didn't see it. I believe have learned the ins and outs of a Solo 401k. The reason I want to have ...

Does anyone know where I can find a definitive guide on self-directed IRAs vs Solo 401ks. I mean something that goes beyond the superficial and tells me step-by-step EXACTLY what they are and EXACTLY how they differ ...

Hey all,I'm a bit newer to bigger pockets as an active member and I had a question concerning retirement plans and leverage. If a retirement plan owns a rental property (say 5+ units) - leveraged with a non recourse l...

I am a commercial construction professional that has become a real estate investor by accident. I purchased properties at or near the top of the market and was forced to hold on to them because at the time I moved ou...

Still working on finding my first deal but luckily have found my market ! Now i have been tasked with helping my mom invest the money in her 401k account, I was wondering if there was a way to be able to take out 100%...

I have an existing 401K that I am considering rolling into a solo-401K for single-member LLC side business I have. The brokerage it is with tells me that I am not allowed to invest directly into real estate or notes -...