Ryan Watson
newbie self directed question
I recently found out about being able to open up a self directed IRA for investing in real estate. What i am eager to know are the stipulations? Can it be my primary residence or do I have to do something else with...
Bryan Ester
buy one rental property cash or multiple properties with mortgage
Lets say you 1 million dollars. When does it make sense to take that million and buy lets say 2-3 different properties (by taking out loans and having a mortgage) and create rentals which then cover your mortgage but ...
Matt Corso
Calling All OOS Investors! Help Me Learn From Your Mistakes!
Hello!I am looking to purchase my first OOS investment prop within the next 2-6 months. What are some of the biggest lessons you learned along the way? What do you wish you knew when you started?
A big question I hav...
Sandra S.
A bit complicated - 1031 exchange ideas needed
Hi all, I subscribed to this forum for some ideas on how to make this work. In 1963, my father was killed in an accident and our farm passed to us, his kids, with undivided interest ownerships. Our Mom had a life e...
Adam Christopher Zaleski
thinking of making the transition from houses to multi-family
I have two single family homes that are rentals in two different college towns. I have owned one for 10 years and the other for 5 years. I am a college prof and have lived in college towns most of my adult life. I fee...
JW Franz
Should I become the bank?
I am based in Tampa and own a portfolio of 46 SFH Rentals, all are rehabbed and rented. Most have ARV of $150K. With the prices moving higher I am considering sale of all or part, in the coming year. I am 52 an would ...
Nayt Grochowski
Need advice on setting up a JV where I manage the funds/assets
I am working with a small group of investors and we are putting our funds together to purchase properties that we will sell with seller financing to generate cash flow. The plan is that my LLC will be managing the ass...
Dennis Soto
Should I continue holding an appreciated property?
I am an amateur when it comes to real estate investing. However, in 2012 I made a homerun deal that if managed properly it can get me to my new realized dream of becoming an actual investor. Here's the deal:I bought a...
Elijah Wichers
Should I buy a condo in Hawaii at my new Duty Station?
I am moving to Hawaii with the military soon and want to know if buying a condo is a good investment. Condos are the only affordable thing and I want to get started and own a place. However, with hefty HOA fees and hi...
Jia Liu
Leveraging 401K to invest in real estate
I am thinking about leveraging my 401K savings to invest in real estate. Does anyone have experience with that and would like to share their story? What are the pros and cons of doing that? Thanks!