Don Ireland
Hold RE in Roth 401k?
I've read advice here on BP saying that it doesn't make sense to hold RE in a "tax efficient account" because you "lose all your tax benefits of RE". I find that puzzling and I'm looking for clarification. Sure you ...
Dave Godfrey
Self-Directed IRA approach to RE investing
Anyone have experience using their Self Directed IRA for a real
estate purchase?
I have some $ just transferred to a SD-IRA. I am looking to use the funds for a purchase. What vehicle would you sugge...
Steve Babiak
Who's Number 1 in influence on BP?
The stats don't lie:
http://www.biggerpockets.com/stats
Rich Weese has managed to overtake Will Barnard to become number 1 in the BP site influence score!!!
But how long will that last?
Have fun and offer up your r...
Ken Kwok
Foreign investors vs Local investors
Hi all real estate lovers,I am from one of the most expensive property city, Hong Kong. I am a potential investor for US property and exploring all potentials and risk. I am not sure if I am competing with local inves...
Patrick Goswitz
good or bad deal?
I was thinking about owner financing a property to a buyer and I need some help to figure out if this is a good deal or not.I paid $235,000 for the home. Here would be the terms with the buyer:Sales Price: $315,000 (N...
Andrew Hamilton
Need Career Advice- Residential V Commerical
Hello!I've been on BP for a few months now. Never posted or commented just reading. But now I need some advice.Background: I have a double major in Finance and Economics so I like the numbers but I don't like crunchi...
Mike Cahill
Investing with a full-time job
I currently have a full time job in finance and would like to earn passive income investing in real estate on the side. I’ve discovered a passion for it and would like to pursue it. Some real estate mentors I have, tr...
Kayla M.
Looking to Purchase Outside of California. Any advice?
Hello everyone! I just joined BiggerPockets and I am excited to interact with a community of people who don't think I'm crazy for wanting to invest in real estate. I've been told so many times that it's a bad idea and...
James Seever
$10,000.00 1977 mobile home
So there is this auction:
http://www.publicsurplus.com/sms/auction/view?auc=1068778
I only have $7k together anyway. Could this be something, or is it a flop waiting to happen (pig in a prom dress)? it ...
Michael Kim
Made an offer without agent, seller's agent wants to be my agent
Like the subject says, I made a cash offer on a SFH home to the seller's agent. She just sent me an e-mail saying that she wants me to sign something that says she will be representing me as a buyer's agent as well, e...