Peter Jetson
Cash or Finance: which is best if you have the cash?
As I embark on this RE journey, I see on the forum that most people take it for granted that financing is the way to go. What if you have enough cash to purchase a property, are only getting deferred tax benefits from...
Rich Weese
I have $704 to give away. Any suggestions?
I just received my FIRST social security check! Only $704 because I didn't pay enuff taxes over the 42 years of filing returns.
Anyway, I took the retirement early and this is what I receive each month. Wifey and I d...
Ludmila M.
What are the cons of taking out ROTH IRA contributions?
My husband and I were thinking of taking some money out of our ROTH IRA for the REI business. The amount we'd withdraw would be around 20% of our overall retirement funds. We are in our 40s, if that matters.Aside from...
Jason Martin
Would you rent to your brother in law?
Will be purchasing first single family home investment later this year and wondering how many people would rent out their first investment property ever to family. Background: Have a good relationship with the brother...
Dan Wickland
Getting hate from friends / family / strangers for Investing
Hey guys!Not sure if right forum to post but I thought this was most appropriate one. I was curious to hear how people's investing has effected family/friendships/relationships, if at all? I notice as I'm getting more...
Steve Londeau
Stocks - Big mistakes you've made?
Ha! I'm NOT a stock investor. I gave it a shot, and well, let's just say I should stick to real estate!!
Bought a little ADR - "SAY" Just google it, and laugh at my misfortune. Basically, the Indian version of Enron...
Sonit Bhatt
Looking to Invest
Hello!
I am a realtor and investor in West Virginia and own several rental properties here and I am looking to expand and invest outside of West Virginia so I was wondering if you had any suggestions about wh...
Brian Leonard
Furnishing a Self-Directed IRA Purchased Rental
A few years ago I converted a few 401K's into one self-directed/checkbook IRA. I setup an LLC that facilitates the financial transactions on behalf of the IRA.I recently purchased a vacation rental via the LLC, from ...
Mary Hoyt
Using Rocket Lawyer and forming an LLC
has anyone used rocket lawyer to establish an LLC? we are under contract on our first investment property - a triplex in the atlanta area - my dad is suggesting we form an LLC to protect our personal assets in case of...
Brandon Obrien
Management co. no contact agreement
I'm trying to choose a rental management company for my first investment property. I was told by one company that they have a requirement that the owner cannot contact the tenant. Its seems odd first to give up the a...