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Hi Everyone,I am a new investor who would like some information on what companies investors use as the custodian for the self-directed IRA's. I am willing to research the companies myself. So if you can recommend a ...
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Today on the BiggerPockets Podcast we're talking about one of the most important subjects you've probably been avoiding - planning for your finances after death. That's right - how to ensure your family is taken care ...
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I was given the advice to only invest in rental properties in the area which I plan to live (so that I am able to be hands-on and manage issues myself should they arise). However, Los Angeles is not a practical place ...
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If you have CASH and you're a NEWBIE real estate investor, don't tell everyone you have so much cash to invest. You need to LEARN the fundamentals of good investing first.Here are some of these fundamentals. These are...
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My goal is to have the ability to retire at the age of 50 or 60 (30 now). My plan to achieve this is to buy and hold at least one SF homes a year in desirable areas with lower cash flow but higher val...
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I'm Raul and I was born and raised in San Francisco, the city by the bay. I've worked in IT for 13+ years and spent my off time as a no budget film maker. I recently had a paradigm shift in my thought process after li...
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I been interested in flipping properties for years, being raised in a family residential developers and mortgage brokers and bankers, i have seen the best of both worlds in real estate. and i have grown to be...
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Like the title says, those of you that are financing properties, what is your plan with the rising interest rates? The rates seem to keep on rising, and for those of us that finance our properties, is that going to p...
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Theres a house in my neighborhood for sale at 159,500. Lets say I'll be able to get it at 150k. I plan to live in there for 6 months to a yr. According to my local Property manager, they will able to rent it out for 1...
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Hello BiggerPockets,Before I get to my question, here's my current background.- 30M/27F (Me and my wife)- No kids- No debt (besides vehicles and house)- I make 90k, wife makes 70k- Combined income: 160k- House value: ...