Tricia O'Brien
Using IRA money to buy / create notes
I recently heard that investors can take money out of their IRA to lend as hard money lenders or to buy notes without paying the 10% penalty to the IRS. Is this true? Has anyone done this? Any replies would be appreci...
William Corcoran
**** Follow me - Going Live ****
Okay BP, so I've decided to jump in (actually decided a little bit back.) And I figured I'd start a live Blog/Forum to document my epic triumph or defeat; though I'm pulling for the former.The History: My REI journe...
Patrick Howe
Chicago BRRRR
I have been doing some research on BRRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, ReFi, Repeat) and looking to speak with any experienced investors who use the BRRRR method in Chicago. I am mostly focused on the north side of the city...
Westin Hudnall
Step by step process needed for purchasing pre foreclosure and banked owned properties prior to hitting MLS once you have a list of addresses ; owner names ; and lenders :
Cash buyer with all the above info :What do I do now ?Thanks in advance :)
Joe Lopez
4'x8' signs and no calls?!?? Any Advice?
I have these signs up in three locations all in busy areas, all double sided. They've been up for almost three weeks and im not getting any calls from them. Any insight or advice would be greatly appreciated.
Bob Collett
Vacant property theft of hot water tank - alarm system
About a month ago, there was a break-in at a property I manage in Cleveland Heights near the East Cleveland border. The owner was interested in selling the property, so he gave the listing to a real estate agent. The ...
Ian Livaich
Advice on First Deal Numbers/Analysis
Hey everyone,I am considering putting in my first offer on my first property wanted to get everyone's thoughts. This is a duplex in a very desired area of South Jersey with easy train access to Philadelphia. The dup...
Bernie Neyer
New Build in Chanute, KS
I sort of began this in another forum, but didn't find the category about new builds until later and felt it really belonged here. As they say, "A picture is worth a thousand words." I will be posting pictures as the ...
Stuart Grazier
Buy or rent at an expensive duty station?
I'm curious what people's thoughts are on this topic. As an active military member, do you choose to buy or rent when you PCS to an expensive duty station? And why do you choose that option? Let's use San Diego (since...
Sam Bates
Detail on a 48-Unit Property - Investing from Afar
It has been about 15 months since I purchased a 48-unit property in Wichita Falls, Texas. I want to share my story to inspire other BiggerPockets members and hopefully you can learn a thing or two from this acquisitio...