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Hello everyone,So I am new here and the first question I have is regarding 401ks and self directed IRAs. I know the benefits of a self directed IRA but is it worth it as far as real estate investing goes? My employe...
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Hello team, I am in the processing of borrowing money from a friend to rehab my flip. It's a private loan. As a collateral, I need to add his name in the title so that I pay off the amount when I am selling the proper...
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I’m exploring the idea of using one of the vacation rental software systems with my Airbnbs. I got a lot of good feedback from this board, thank you! I like the features of Hostaway. Does anyone have any feedback o...
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I've been in discussion with a wholesaler in Cleveland that's selling a distress multi-unit commercial (5 residential units & 1 retail space) property in Cleveland, Ohio in the Glenville area. The property needs c...
I found a property that I like, 2000 miles away, cash deal, I'm using the selling agent (century 21) for everything, Now it's time to send money to the escrow account, how can I protect my$elf, first rental, can't aff...
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Greetings BPC! I decided to randomly take a trip this past weekend and self reflect in order to rebase myself and establish my goals for the next 3 years. However, I'm stuck on what I should do in the short term in or...
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So I am planning to begin wholesaling in Arizona and want to get my LLC registered ASAP.After quick research it said file in state if you are going to have a store front (which I will not) or would be doing must of yo...
Hello All,We have a mortgage as a second home . I signed the second home rider at the point of closing . Can I do short term rentals out of it . Can I give it to a management company . Can I get a W9 from the manageme...
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Hi all - I recently won an auction on a foreclosed home in my area. I have not purchased through auction.com previously or a foreclosure all together. What are some things I should look out for during the closing proc...
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In a 1950's home (Florida), I am hearing that the insurance will be MUCH higher due to old electrical, plumbing, etc. I have tried to speak (and email) several companies, but no responses. Any of you have experienc...