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Nick Scalero Using IRA to fund RE Investments
19 November 2009 | 4 replies

I've posted before about self-directed IRAs and have continued to learn (but haven't bridged the gap yet).

There are a few companies out there that will help set up what is called a check-book IRA. It goes like this...

Account Closed California RE License for direct mail marketing/cold calling?
8 December 2017 | 7 replies

For those of you doing direct mail marketing, or cold calling from lists in California - Do you have a CA Real Estate License?

If so, why? And do you find it beneficial?

If not, please give me some input as to why i...

Johnell Jones Using 401K to purchase first property
9 February 2024 | 5 replies

I plan on using a portion of my 401k (50,000) as a down payment on my first property. I can't take a loan or hardship because this is from a previous employer. And my current job doesn't accept rollovers. I know I wil...

Henry Washington Utilizing my mothers IRA to purchase Real Estate
1 December 2017 | 9 replies

My mother has expressed interest in partnering with me on a multi-family purchase.  She wants to utilize IRA funds to contribute to the deal.  My question is, can she do this without having to pay taxes for pulling th...

Adeiza Jatto Purchasing first real estate out of town
26 April 2018 | 7 replies

Hey guys, my name is AJ and I’m a real estate investor in the Maryland market. I am currently using direct mail marketing to attract motivated sellers. It seems that my market may be a terrible market after seeing wha...

Account Closed Yellow letters
28 June 2016 | 9 replies

Do yellow letters work only if someone plans to profit from a property in the short term OR can they be used for gain profit in the long run? Am brand new to this. Many thanks.

Amy Greger Non-Recourse Loan Analysis
28 October 2020 | 5 replies

This is my first purchase with a non-recourse loan.  I want to make sure the numbers make sense after paying taxes on 50% of the NOI by using a non-recourse loan, mortgage fees and interests...etc.  What's the best wa...

Hannah Wilkinson Direct Mailing Questions
7 May 2017 | 4 replies

Hello BP!I have begun looking into direct mailing strategies as a way to increase the opportunities to make deals in our area and I have a few questions. Is it worth sending out direct mail if you aren't able to pay c...

Account Closed Value Add MultiFamily
13 January 2025 | 21 replies

I have partnered with individuals on fix and flips but my goal for 2025 is to buy my first LTR. I have a lot to learn on this side until then but am looking at buying a value add multifamily rather than residential. A...

Eddie Atkinson Low response rate from direct mail campaign (Atlanta metro area)
22 December 2016 | 28 replies

Hello! Last month I sent out about 500 postcards to absentee homeowners in various zip codes around Cobb and Cherokee counties in Georgia (Kennesaw, Marietta, Woodstock, Canton, Acworth, etc.). I received 4 responses ...