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Why I like investing in real estate more than 401(k)s.
Both offer tax deferrals, but here's the difference:
If you're making pre-tax contributions to your 401(k), then withdrawals = ordinary income tax.
With real e...
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Folks,I am a mother of 2 small kids, 3 and 5. My 5 year old started Elementary in our neighborhood. The school is very good, but middle is not so much.I have some cash to invest, but can't decide what route to take. I...
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I am looking into SDIRA's & wanted to get some opinions from experienced investors? Thank you for your time.
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Nick Love - 05/29/2019I am starting a discussion about attracting passive investors through marketing platforms and if anybody has had success in this field of raising capital from advertising. I have seen multiple ad...
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Hello and thanks in advance for any constructive advice,Long story short, I was laid off last year and cash savings are all but evaporated. I've chosen to fund my first REI with cash from my self-directed IRA. Can a...
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I am looking into an option for financing properties I plan to rehab, refinance and hold/lease. I'm short on funds and trying to find if it makes sense to use my 401k to help fill some gaps on capital with the plan t...
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I'm currently 30 years old, work a full time job 40+ hrs a week. At the moment I have a salary of $42,000. I've done construction (Masonry particularly) since my young teens. I've always wanted to rehab houses, just n...
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Hello BP family, So, I'm currently in the military and have been able to acquire one property so far. My wife and I definitely interested in another, but want to move on it sooner than later. I'm considering borrowing...
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Hi BP family,
This is my first post on here. I'm looking at my first potential fix and flip property and am looking for some guidance on how to secure funding. I can get it for 42k. It'll cost about 20k to fix up w a...
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I primarily flip properties in Nashville and Clarksville, TN. I picked up my first small apartment complex at the first of the year, and it is performing excellently. I have an off market 26 unit apartment compl...