Mark Tanner
Recommendations for Custodian of Self-Directed Solo 401k
I am looking to open a self-directed solo 401k. What are the best custodians out there for self-directed solo 401ks? In case it makes a difference, I plan to use it to buy rental properties, probably with mortgages si...
Elizabeth Atkinson
Do l have to establish a corporate identity, get an LLC before I even do my first project?
Before I found this site I went to one of those 3 day workshops run by an investing guru. I was told by a so called mentor that I shouldn't even start doing deals at all until I got an LLC setup. Of course he would he...
Jared Swiecicki
New and Looking for Advice
Hello everyone, My name is Jared and I am new to the forum. I have a background in Healthcare Revenue cycle. I am very analytical, goals and numbers focused. We live outside of Chicago and are preparing to purchase...
Jordan Laney
PM changed the utilities too early and now we're stuck holding the bag
Hello, Happy New Year Who do you think is at fault? Story time. So we had a non-paying tenant whose lease wasn't renewed and refused to leave. We started the eviction process. The PM change the electric utility to the...
Carson M.
Too young for Conventional?
Hey all-
I am 19 years old and looking to pick up 1-2 rental properties in 2014. I have owned a landscaping company for the past 3.5 years, and have grown it to net around 40k for 2013. However, I was unabl...
Jesse Ritter
How to Use Credit Cards to Fund Real Estate Business
Hello Everyone,I recently formed a real estate LLC as a 50/50 partnership. We are looking to have credit cards as an option to:1) Fund an entire Flip2) Pay for materials for a FlipQuestions:1) Should we apply for card...
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!
Shalay Cano
Wholesaling...Is it a legal practice?
I am attempting to begin my real estate investment business. I have been getting mixed reviews on whether the practice of wholesaling is legal or not. I've read that the benefits are that you need very little capital ...
Steve Christensen
Contract For Deed Questions
When doing a Contract for Deed, how do you protect yourself, as well as anyone you place in the home?How do you prevent the Do On Sale clause from being exercised?I see many people promote doing deals in a creative wa...
Danae Pitcher
Protect Yourself - Please Get An Umbrella Liability Policy
STR Owners and potential STR owners - Here's a little advice. When getting insurance for your STR's, strongly consider getting the additional $1,000,000 liability umbrella coverage. It doesn't add a lot more to the ...