Chris Thomas
Investment Allocations... What do you do?
On this forum it’s obvious that most are either investing, or want to invest, in real estate. But I often wonder, of those who invest, how many are still pumping money into Roth’s, 401k’s, and the like? I wrestle with...
Matthew Green
Good Idea: R.E License???
Hello
I am now taking a real estate licensing course in NY in hopes of gaining an introductory knowledge about the business. Is this a good idea if my aspirations are to invest and rehab properties? And do the bindin...
Haider Abdullah
Invest in doors or invest in your door?
I live in SoCal which is pricey. I have cash...do I start investing in doors outside of CA where $100k cash can buy me a leveraged quad, or do I put down on a high ratio loan in SoCal and buy a house for $700-800k?Var...
David Haynes
Hometown Bias: The Enemy of Successful Investment
I grew up in a small Alabama town where it was rumored, "Everyone born here stays here." The prophecy didn't prove true for me, though it did for many of my old friends. I just couldn't get used to chewing tobacco and...
Trevor Hatchard
Trying to get my first deal
Hi all,Looking to get a quadplex in the pricey southern california market. Have been looking into creative ways to fund my first deal. Does anyone have any experience borrowing against their 401(k)? My company does a ...
Account Closed
Multifamily Investing Beginner
Hello,
So I have decided I would like to enter this market for investing but I find myself in a bit of the opposite situation from most people starting off in RE investing. I have cash but my credit was destroyed in ...
Ronald Stanley
Can I really avoid capital gains tax with a self-directed IRA?
Hey family,I purchased a rental property in 2016 under my own name for $135,000. The home is now worth $225,000 and I plan to sell it in the next six months. My plan is to use the profit to pay off the mortgage on m...
James Hamling
Media says end of R.E. at hand....... is this the end????
Everywhere a person turns today it seems to be a constant assault of some messaging about impending doom in Real Estate. From Youtubers too mainstream media, it's everywhere, sounding off of various frameworks of same...
Nathaniel Winkel
start up money not the issue, but lots to learn
I have just started the REI research process and am looking for resources specific to investors who have money to start. It seems like so much of the content is focused how to start with no/low money, starting small,...
John Lane
Is real estate a better investment than the stock market ?
If I’m getting about getting about 12% ROI in the stock market can I do better in real estate? After paying management fees? I’m interested IF I can do better!