Adam Meadows
Need Advice: Self-directed IRA vs. Solo 401K
Hello BP,I need some help regarding how to proceed on determining a SDIRA vs. Solo 401K. I've got about $100K in a 403B plan (equivalent of 401K for non-profit organizations) from a former employer. I am currently an ...
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Using a licensed MLO to originate seller financing loans
There have been several threads here on BP lately about the legality issues when seller financing to consumers. New, apparently stricter federal regs are in place to start 1/2014.
I've posted before that I've been...
Joshua Dorkin
How do we get the lurkers to sign up and join BiggerPockets?
This came up in another thread and I thought it worth having its own discussion.
What do you think would encourage those people who come and read the site (available to non-members) to sign up and participate?
Ideas...
Mark H.
$500,000 in cash. What to do.
I have yet to purchase any rental property. I have made my money overseas from savings. I do like owning some stocks, but I now want to diversify into real estate. I have $500,000 in cash. I do not want to rush in...
Ryan Evans
Should I build a tiny cabin as a STR?
I've got a pretty unique and fortunate opportunity that I'm thinking about and I'd love some insights.My parents own a vacation cabin near Leavenworth, WA, with about 500 feet of usable riverfront. It's about 3 hours ...
Taylor Ullmann
First Purchase - House hacking in Austin
Hi All, I have started looking around Austin for a place to live after graduation this spring. For the past four years at UT, I have been renting, paying +$850/mo to share a room in a five bedroom home near campus. S...
Shane Pico
Seller wont release EMD and is threatening to sue me
Hello all and thank you for any help!
I attempted to buy my first STR and it hasn't gone perfectly... But at least I've learned a lot so far! I am now at a place where it feels like I need a lawyer or at least some l...
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Pulling Cash from Credit Cards: Most Inexpensive Current Method?
Anyone have any thoughts on this?
My 2 favorites I know of:
-PayPal'ing the cash to myself (3% fee). Although they've given me a slap on the wrist for this.
-Amazon WebPay'ing the cash to...
Annchen Knodt
Thoughts on investing in Navasota, Texas?
I'm wondering if any folks in the Houston / College Station or maybe even Austin areas have any thoughts on whether it'd be a good idea to to buy SFRs in the small town of Navasota near CS. My parents (@Tom Knodt) an...
Jaron Smith
Ugly stone exterior
Hey everyone!I have just recently seen this house as a potential flip, It is in a good location and has a lake view from the front door! However I have never seen such an ugly exterior.. Has anyone ever renovated an e...