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I understand that you can use a self directed IRA to buy a property (either in full or as the down payment). But say you use it all as the down payment, then you suddenly have a 10k repair that you need (roof broke, h...
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So the big question for a lot of newer investors and some experienced investors is how to make sure you keep a good contractor as well as your investment and personal interests safe? Well, there are a few different wa...
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Hello from Houston TexasI am an advanced newbie which means i am reading the books, listening to the podcasts so i can dive into my 1st SFR buy. I am committed to the concept of building passive income and firmly beli...
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I'm curious how many of you guy's have your real estate license?
I'm considering quitting my day job and going to school to get my real estate license.
Income isn't an issue,I simply would like to have all the educati...
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[/b]Hello, I'm looking for advice on getting an accountant. I have always done my own taxes, and last year I had one rent house and decided to use an accountant after reviewing what Turbotax had to offer online. I e...
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Hello BP,Was wondering if there were any commercial (retail/office) landlords that can chime in on how they were offering terms on TI. Are you offering a TI allowance as an upfront incentive (where the tenant does n...
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My wife has been out of work due to the virus. She has a hair salon which has been forced to close down during the pandemic. Does anyone know if I will be able to wave the 10% early withdrawal fee if I take a distri...
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Does anyone know if you have to live in a property you get a 203k loan for or if you can use that loan for a flip
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I have a 401K from my prior employer that has a decent sum of money in it. I have left it there for the past several years because the return have been decent. However, I think I'd like to have the option to invest in...
Hi,My tenant has not been paying rent since last two months. She was hospitalized two times in last two months and is back home now. Any advise and direction on this highly appreciated.Eshu