I want to setup a Self-Directed IRA. I have a list of dozens of providers. Before I start reaching out, what questions should I consider asking to ensure they are the right fit? To provide context: I'm an Active-Duty ...

Short Sales Plan closer to finalization

According to a US Treasury spokeswoman, The Treasury will soon finalize the long awaited plan to expand its incentives for mortgage companies to use "short sales" as a way to s...

I am reading topics in this forum and everyone agrees that there was too much of an price appreciation in Austin market in the last 10 years or so. Do you think it is too late to get in?I was particularly interested i...

I have three kitchens in my properties that have kitchens that look like this.  Would you replace these cabinets and counter tops, or try to repair and repaint?  There is about 15 linear feet of cabinets, and I will b...

Hello all. I am submitting an offer for my 1st investment property. Based on the conversation my realtor had with the seller's agent, the family selling the home is humanitarian in nature and would like to "help a fam...

I am having coffee with a wealthy man who I know at least dabbles in REI as one source of income and was a successful business owner before retirement. The meeting is under the premise of "picking his brain" for infor...

Hello all! I work full time in the military and am looking to replace my current income and assist my transition out of the military for myself and for my family. I would love to invest in SFH, small multifamily, and ...

Hi guys, I was hoping at add a few notes to my LLC, and I had a quick question on Delinquent Property taxes on a note. In terms of analysis/due dilligence, do you account the delinquent taxes in your CLTV when analyzi...

Hello everyone-

not sure if this has been covered but I would like to know how long would one have to stay in said property to escape Capitol Gains and within what amount of profits?

Also if someone pays taxs throug...

I came across this really interesting study on worldwide housing affordability."The 13th Annual Demographia International Housing Affordability Survey covers 406 metropolitan housing markets (metropolitan areas) in ni...