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All Forum Posts by: J Newman

J Newman has started 11 posts and replied 30 times.

Post: Loan from 401k when retired

J NewmanPosted
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Quote from @Mose Gebremeskel:

I usually don't do this but I just put this in chatGPT to give you more direction. I don't necessarily see it for big time advice but this is what it spit back for me. Hope this gives you a good direction!

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The rules regarding 401(k) loans can vary depending on the specific plan, but here are some general guidelines that may apply to your situation:

  1. Employment Status: Typically, 401(k) loans are available to active employees who participate in an employer-sponsored retirement plan. However, some plans may allow former employees, such as retirees, to take out loans as well. It's essential to check with the administrator of your husband's 401(k) plan to confirm eligibility criteria.
  2. Plan Rules: Each 401(k) plan has its own rules and regulations governing loan eligibility, loan amounts, repayment terms, and other aspects of borrowing from the account. Your husband should review the plan documents or contact the plan administrator to understand the specific rules that apply to his 401(k) plan.
  3. Loan Limits: 401(k) loans are usually subject to certain limits, such as a maximum loan amount based on a percentage of the account balance or a set dollar amount. Your husband will need to determine if the desired loan amount for the down payment on investment real estate falls within the limits set by his plan.
  4. Repayment: If your husband is eligible to take out a 401(k) loan, he will need to repay the loan according to the terms specified by the plan. This typically involves making regular payments, including interest, over a specified period. Failure to repay the loan according to the plan's requirements could result in penalties and tax consequences.
  5. Tax Implications: While 401(k) loans are generally not subject to income tax or early withdrawal penalties, there can be tax implications if the loan is not repaid on time or if your husband defaults on the loan. It's essential to understand the potential tax consequences before taking out a loan from a retirement account.

Before proceeding with a 401(k) loan for the down payment on investment real estate, it's crucial to thoroughly research the rules and implications specific to your husband's retirement plan. Additionally, consider consulting with a financial advisor or tax professional to assess the potential risks and benefits of borrowing from a retirement account for this purpose.

 Thank you so much Mose!

@Mose Gebremeskel

Post: Loan from 401k when retired

J NewmanPosted
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Thanks Brett! I’m self employed and will look into this!

Post: Loan from 401k when retired

J NewmanPosted
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My husband was able to retire fairly young from a government job. He has a 401k, but he is retired. We were thinking about taking a loan from that to put a down payment on investment real estate, but he said that he thought he wasn't eligible because he was no longer technically employed. Does anyone know the general rules on this? Thanks!

I'm now managing my family's real estate portfolio that's basically just been sitting there being used for cash flow. No new real estate has been acquired in 10+ years. I want to explore some options to exchange some of our underperforming and older properties for other opportunities. I'm also getting the financials straightened out with a CPA firm who specializes in this, so there's no cash for investing yet, but there is 100% equity. All of it's paid for - 60 doors. I'm not sure on what financing options are available in this situation. I also feel strong pressure to get this right because my Dad and I are co-managing, and he has almost zero risk tolerance to invest. When I mentioned a 1031 exchange, he told me that I was starting to believe in the Easter Bunny again. :-)  I'm trying to educate myself, make connections in my area with real estate agents, other investors. I probably need to talk to lenders and hear my options. I have got some meetings set up, but I would love any suggestions. 

Quote from @Jedd Braunwarth:

@J Newman Are you looking for submetering of all utilities or just water? Just electricity? Happy to chat. Local laws definitely come into play as well

Water and sewer! Thanks!
Quote from @Michael Smythe:

@J Newman how many doors and planned growth will dictate software choice.

So, share that info so we can offer more assistance...


 Thanks Michael! 60 rentable units. 3 are being used by the company, but I'm going to reduce that down to 1. I definitely want to grow and change the portfolio in the next 10 years. Wanting to convert older properties to newer, better locations, if possible. Not sure if that will reduce or increase doors in the near term though. Guess would be 100+ units in 10 years. Again, I don't know what's possible with this portfolio. 

Does anyone have experience with submetering a property or any recommendations? This is 20-unit MF quadplex complex in Triad area (Winston-Salem, Greensboro, High Point). Thanks!

Hi, I've become the manager of my parents' real estate investment companies pretty much out of the blue. Long story. Right now it's being self-managed by my Dad and a few family members. I know that I delegate this to a third party PM and my whole life would be easier, but for alot of reasons, I can't do that right now. 

My immediate question is on changing PM software. They were using on-site Rent Manager software. I live in another city, and I need access for me and my CPA /bookkeeping team. I can shift to Rent Manager online. I have a call with them this week. I feel confident it's going to be very expensive. My CPA also mentioned Innago. She hadn't used it but liked that it was free and synced with Quickbooks. It could help us to cut costs, but it's not imperative right now.

Any thoughts about either?


Thanks in advance!

I Quote from @Matt Nettles:

@Tim Vitale

Yeah Tim is awesome. His team is awesome. His mentoring is awesome. He has a completely different approach to syndication than 90% of the other guys/girls out there.

Following up on this since it’s been a while. Do you still recommend working with Tim? Is wholesaling the main beginner strategy? I keep seeing that in the testimonials.
Quote from @Kaitlyn Aragon:
Quote from @Johann Villalvir:

These are great questions, we help newbies overcome analysis paralysis by letting them examine one deal at a time with all the data they need to make a pass or pull the trigger. The only way to learn to swim sometimes is to just jump on the water


 I am learning that now, Johann! I am looking at a bunch of properties this weekend, spoke with my first lender (DCSR) yesterday, and have about 10 deals I want to (attempt) to analyze. I plan on posting the analysis on here to get some feed back. BP has given me more than my mentorship ever has! 

 Hi @Kaitlyn Aragon - what tools are you using to analyze deals? The BP pro tools? Others?