I have read and heard about using a self directed retirement account to invest in real estate. I have a self directed IRA in a brokerage account. What steps would I need to take to use that money for REI?
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Has anyone ever used delinquent utility customer lists to target willing sellers?Is this public information?Can I simply reach out to my local municipalities for this information?
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Requesting help form all East Bay, California builder/investors experienced with an ADU (Additional dwelling Unit) build. I am self-managing my ADU build in Oakland, CA and have come across a few snag...
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A happy Saturday afternoon to you all!I've got two short questions for you(1) Is it more profitable/smart to include utilities in the rent or make the tenants pay utilities and have a slightly lower rent? I know the a...
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Hello, I am curious how out of state investors handle things like having utilities turned on for inspections when someone must physically be there?I currently invest in Ohio and have a deal pending. I had to turn on t...
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I made an offer on a property that is considered a boarding house. It is a small row home in Philadelphia that is broken up into three rooms. The only common areas are the bathroom and the kitchen and the backyard. Th...
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I'm currently looking at a 40-unit apartment in Indiana but one of the bigger pitfalls is that landlord pays all utilities. The broker gave me a utility estimate of $5,000 per month (E-$2,000/mo, W=$2,000/mo, G=$1,80...
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We had new tenants move in this past April into an A/B property and we learned they haven't been paying the gas bill. Their credit was 675 and income was good and all references checked out as excellent. We include ...
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I am finishing a total interior home renovation on my home. The house is 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom, full unfinished basement, one car garage, and the home is located in Long Island, NY. Currently my cousin is living the...
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1st contract with 10 day home inspection contingency. Seller to turned on electricity. According to listing agent via our agent, will need about 2 weeks to get electrician to come out. Delay was put in writing 3 days ...