Chris Keator
Self Directing IRA to pay for rehab costs
HI Everyone! My wife and I have some money in our IRAs and was thinking about using it to invest in real estate. Looking for any recommendations for custodians in AZ that specialize in self directed IRA's for real est...
Ross Miller
Complicated bed bug situation
Here's the situation: I have a very old 5 unit building consisting of 3 floors in the front and 2 floors in a back section that was added on at some point. My issues are concerning the 2nd floor units in both front a...
Josue Vargas
Self-directed IRA in RE investment and mortgage notes. Benefits?
Recently I had questions about moving or withdraw funds from former employer 401K account to invest in RE. I've learned it takes a lot of impact with taxes and penalties and better off to move funds to Self-directed ...
Bobby Dirkmaat
Newbie in the Provo, Utah Area
Hey everyone, I am Bobby Dirkmaat. I live in Provo, Utah right now but am willing to go almost anywhere on the east or west coast. I am from San Diego but I also love Massachusetts, Virginia, and South Carolina. I gr...
Jennifer Allen
Using retirement to buy condo
Hi. I'm from Phoenix Az and I am 34 old. I'm tired of living paycheck to paycheck. I know I will pay lots of money in taxes if I take out my $43,000 retirement early, but it is my only way to come up with the money ...
Steve Foth
Owner auctioning his home?
I saw a sign while driving that said "owner moving, make an offer." I naturally stopped by and talked with the owner who is elderly and disabled. He told me he purchased it for 25k about 5 years ago in the hopes o...
Reed Sasamura
New Investor: Boston Background - Honolulu Upbringing
Hi everyone,I must say this site is impressive. There's such a vast amount of knowledge and experience here.Anyway, I'd like to introduce myself to the community. I've worked in real estate as an agent and eventually ...
Meghan Custer
Property Management Professionals - would you allow DIY repairs?
Hi BP,I am new to investing (still looking for first property) and have some questions about using a property management professional..I have not met/interviewed with any local companies at this point in time.I know t...
Jeff B.
Heavy smoker rehab
Looking at a house that has been owned by very heavy smokers. Overall the house is in poor condition and is a short sale. Nothing that scares me, except the fact that the walls, ceilings, heating ducts, windows, EVE...
John Turk
Rental vacant for 2 months, what can i do to get it rented
i have a rental house sitting vacant for 2 months that i would like to rent. i hired a property manager who said i had it priced fairly. i consulted with another property manager who said i had it price about 100 too ...