Andrew Smith
Question for CRE brokers: How did you earn $ when starting out?
I'm thinking of accepting a job offer to become a commercial real estate broker in a major city (Los Angeles). The thing that worries me is the lack of income and health benefits when starting out.For those of you wh...
Rafael Gallardo
First Time Home-Buyer from Bay Area to Austin Texas
Hey BiggerPockets fam,Anyone who knows the Bay Area knows that home prices here are on the expensive side. I am currently employed at a great company working as a cashier making $17.25 but because I live(with my paren...
Robin W.
Refinance for Self-Employed - running into a snag
I'm attempting to refinance a 2-unit rental property I've paid down over 15 years, but feeling discouraged. Currently there is 150k left on the mortgage at a high interest rate of 5.5% at a fixed 30, and I was hoping ...
Alyssa K.
Ideal w2 career path (spouse), to best benefit your RE goals?
I’m looking to support my husbands RE goals by choosing a career path that offers perks/unfair advantages, or at the very least, education, that will help us in pursing RE. So, what job do you wish your spouse had (in...
Kyle Kaldor
Out of state Lending and Taxes
Hello everyone, I have two questions:1. When looking for out of state rental properties, is it generally best to use a lender that is in the same area/state of the property, or can an out of state lender be used? If...
Charles Stewart II
Real Estate Agent or Loan Originator/Officer
Hello,I would like to get opinions from real estate agents or loan officers on which career they feel is best and why. What are some of the pros and cons of each career?Which career provides the best income or earning...
Jason Shellaway
What do do with money after 90 years old?
My grandfather is running into some trouble because of his age. A feat in itself if you ask me. The problem is he turned 90 this year and had to withdraw all the money from his IRA's and now pay tax on them as earni...
Sriram Kumar Bikkina
What is Considered Positive Cash Flow?
Hello all, I have a basic investing question: What is considered a positive cashflow when we borrow 100% of the money to invest in a property?In general and simple terms, it will be the money I gain over the money I s...
Bryan O.
Tax Deferral and How to contribute to solo 401k
As tax season is approaching, I'm trying to find more ways to reduce my taxable income to get down to the more favored brackets.If I have passive income (rent) coming into an LLC, can I pay myself a management fee to ...
Mark Beekman
Very Basic 401k Contribution Question
I recently opened a Solo Roth 401k and contributed the maximum of $16,500 for 2010. Can I make another contribution of $16,500 for 2011 on January 1st?