Joshua Post
New to REI. Nervous, should I get training?
Hi, friends!
I'm brand new to the world of REI (and to this forum), and just wanted to connect with other like-minded individuals, and hopefully get your advice. I don't yet have any experience, but I'm feverishly tr...
Anne A.
New Investor from Los Angeles just starting to research out of state
Hi everyone,
I'm from the Los Angeles area where I own two homes. One is my principal residence, the other is a rental which we're thinking of selling later this summer. Although it's a nice house (valued at ...
Kevin Tornes
Newbie from Chicago, IL
Hello BiggerPockets!My name is Kevin Tornes. I was born in beautiful Colorado Springs, CO, but moved when I was very young because my father was in the Navy at the time. My family moved across the US over the next 10 ...
Tony Marcelle
What good is having a 401k....if?
If a person dies before having the chance to enjoy using all that money they have built up over the past decade or more? For some, retirement age is so so far away they can't even see it. People want to enjoy their m...
Zane K.
Thoughts on Huntsville, Alabama?
Hi Everyone, I am looking to purchase out of state rental properties. I would like to stick to my max purchase price of $250k. My goal is cashflow with appreciation being a bonus. I am would love to hear your experien...
Jonathan Yeh
What would YOU do if you have a large sum of money?
I've been thinking what people would do (or rather, what's the best thing to do) when they receive a lump sum of money for whatever reason.
Would you...
1. Pay off your primary residence (90-100%), and invest the re...
Lindsay Banaszewski
Is Phil Pustejovskys' "Freedom Mentor" apprentice program a good opportunity?
I have been online for hours, looking at local investment opportunities when I came across this Freedom Mentor apprentice program. I was so excited about it I signed up to see if I was eligible. I guess I will get a...
William Joel Idleman
Self Directed IRA Hype?
It seems that the idea of a self directed IRA is a buzz word in the BP community. If you use a self directed IRA, would you be willing to share what advantages made you choose that investment vehicle? I understand t...
David S.
Odd scenario; Would you consider me as a tenant?
Hi guys, I find myself in a unique predicament and need advice. Here’s the situation:My wife and I currently have two homes, one is our primary, one a rental. Both homes were originally on one parcel which we’ve been ...
Juliette Lerner
How do you know if you are paying too much for a CPA?
Is there an average price to pay for multi-state tax returns (3 commercial and 3 residential rental properties) in California? I believe I am being overcharged but it seems like a huge risk to search for and switch CP...