Jon Q.
Life goals + how REI will get you there
Most successful investors understand the importance of visualization and setting definite goals.Let's celebrate successes and have a discussion about long-term goals and what specially REI will help provide for you.I'...
Cameron Price
How do you ACTUALLY set up a self directed 401k
After researching different retirement accounts, I've decided that a self directed solo 401k plan is a good fit for me. I have self employment income and no w2 employees. When I search for how to start an account, I g...
Jed Butikofer
No more mortgage payment, but not yet FI/RE: How should I utilize these funds in REI?
Hi Everyone!
I recently started with a new company that is paying for my housing, vehicle, and fuel. This has freed up my income substantially from where I was working previously. Looking for thoughts and suggestions...
Kevin Boyd
Hiring and Architect/Engineer
I have a 2 story duplex in Tampa, Fl. I am looking to probably tear down (it's over 100 years old) and rebuild. This will be my first ground up construction. I got a quote for just doing the design and CAD without eng...
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Starting out - several questions
Hi Everyone,
I just finished reading one of the rich dad/poor dad books and I can say that I am sold on RK's ideas. I realized that working for someone else will never get me to the point I want to be at in life. I k...
JC Wu
Roofstock review. NEWBIES BEWARE!!
Looks like most of the reviews or case studies on Roofstock are about the closing process. I suppose since the vast majority of investors who’ve purchased properties from Roofstock use the properties as buy-and-hold r...
James Popp
When and how do realtors get paid in a wholesale deal?
Do realtors make their commission based off of the price I negotiated with the seller? Or do they make their commission based off of the price my cash buyer bought it for? If it is the latter, then in my mind I'm thin...
Justin Tyler
Best Philly Sub-Markets for Rentals
Hi everyone! I am currently looking for rentals in Philadelphia, and I am wondering what others feel are the best sub-markets for buy and hold rentals. I have been told that Fishtown is a great area for young professi...
Drew Whitehead
Why do I have no success with wholesalers?!...
Maybe I just need to rant but I have always had a hard time with wholesalers in my experience. Why do some wholesalers take a house listed on the MLS, get it under contract for a slightly reduced price, then put their...
Nick Wiswell
Newbie California investor looking to B&H out of state (Milwaukee?)
Hi everyone,I'm a mid-twenties engineer out of the SF Bay Area.I've been lurking the site for a few months as I've mulled the "Real Estate Option" - we're getting to that phase of the boom-bust cycle that I'm just not...