Ryan Watson
newbie self directed question
I recently found out about being able to open up a self directed IRA for investing in real estate. What i am eager to know are the stipulations? Can it be my primary residence or do I have to do something else with...
Spencer I.
Who pays back security Deposit?? Seller or Buyer
I just closed a wholesale deal where the seller was selling the property with tenants in place. Found a buyer and closed the deal, but now the buyer wants to know who is responsible for the $400 security deposit the t...
CJ Edenfield
No money down funding options: HML, Private Lenders...At least one exists. Do others?
I recently attended a seminar where a popular TV couple was the sponsor. Now, before we get rants regarding the levels and $$ they ask to shell out for training etc...my interest in this post is targeted to understand...
Alfred Bell
Does anyone use a Checkbook IRA LLC?
I currently utilize a self-directed IRA. My IRA monies have been invested in a real estate project. I'm coming out of that investment soon and I now want to use those IRA monies for buying at trustee sales. This "Chec...
Joe S.
Investing in your children/family in 2025
So there was a thread that was started a number of days back that is actually gaining quite a bit of attraction. Didn’t know how to post the link so I’ll just reference it. The title is…. What are your real estate in...
Dean Suzuki
Where do folks put their emergency cash reserves?
Hi,
I have been reading the posts and have set aside money for an emergency funds for our rental properties. The funds are currently sitting in a bank savings account earning close to 0.01% interest. I am w...
Max Briggs
Tax Advantages in real estate
I hear people often say that real estate is treated more advantageously from a tax perspective than other businesses. I frequently hear people say something along the lines of "I get 15% rate of return, and that's no...
Angel R.
What would you do, first time investor from NY?
Hi, guys, I'm from NYC (Brooklyn). I know the NYC market is very expensive for newbies like myself and I feel like I may have to look outside of the city to get started.I currently make $42k year and have 32k in savi...
Dalton Foote
QOTD: How did you get to where you are today?
How did you all get to where you are today in real estate? Was it through building a business, working a 9-5 job (and in what), jumping right in and using other people’s money, etc? If you haven’t invested yet but you...
Westin Hudnall
Using 401 K money to pay off my primary mortgage - Good or bad idea ?
My story : I'm 30. Fully vested with $55,000 in my 401 K . My primary mortgage has a balance of $35,000 left of my original $182,000 loan I got 5 years ago.I made a lot the past few years during the down economy and w...