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Samantha Haugen Worth it to house hack in NW WA for first home if I'm stuck in the area for 2 years?
24 January 2026 | 21 replies
Check out Section 121 of the Internal Revenue Code to learn a bit more.
R Miyaki AltAssets & SDIRA Weekly Week of January 12, 2026
12 January 2026 | 0 replies
Within SDIRAs, this may include trust deeds, mortgage notes, or private promissory notes.How it is commonly held in an SDIRA: The IRA is the lender of record Loan documents name the IRA (not the individual) Payments flow directly back into the IRA Custodian records payments and annual valuationsWhy SDIRA investors look at this asset type: Predictable payment schedules Defined interest rates and maturity dates Tangible collateral in certain structuresKey compliance considerations: Disqualified persons: The borrower cannot be the IRA owner or related parties Self-dealing risk: No personal guarantees, servicing, or side benefits Expense handling: All costs must be paid from IRA funds Documentation: Notes, deeds, and servicing records must align with IRA ownershipCommon misconceptions: “It’s passive, so compliance is simple” “Short-term loans don’t require strict documentation” “If it’s secured, it’s automatically compliant”Primary IRS references: Internal Revenue Code §4975 (prohibited transactions) IRS SDIRA guidance on disqualified persons and lending arrangements4) Compliance CornerFocus: Prohibited Transactions (Why They Still Matter in 2026)Plain-English rule:An SDIRA cannot engage in transactions that benefit the account holder or related parties outside the IRA.
Codey Wendel Investing in Dayton
6 January 2026 | 30 replies
I made that mistake when buying in Dayton from California.Hi can you tell me what are  D areas I’m looking to invest in zip code 45405 it’s in Montgomery county also can you recommend some good zip code or county to invest in thanks   45405 and 45406 are indeed D class areas. 
Steve K. Putting $1M into Crypto
9 February 2026 | 307 replies
All codes, all that jazz, DONE.
Shane Bishop Best Security System for STRs
12 January 2026 | 10 replies
Add a smart lock (like Schlage Encode or August) and you can manage guest access codes remotely without having to coordinate key drops.If you already paid off the ADT equipment, maybe ride it out until your contract ends — but if you’re on a month-to-month, switching will save you money and give you more control.
Nathan Frost CPA that keep Taxes Low
11 January 2026 | 6 replies
Tax accountants do not reduce taxes illegally; they rely solely on deductions and strategies permitted under the Internal Revenue Code.
Andreas Mueller Mortgage Rates: A Plan Takes Shape
14 January 2026 | 0 replies
We have to tackle local building, zoning, over-engineered codes, impact fees and permitting regulations.
Thomas Roberts What's the best strategy to flip homes and not get destroyed by taxes?
16 January 2026 | 14 replies
Look up section 179 in the IRS code.
Sherylyn Holden Pros & Cons of Each STR Strategy
13 January 2026 | 7 replies
I stay away from city STRs for the reasons you mentioned with code enforcement. 
Emranoor Rashid NYC based first time investing out of state
26 January 2026 | 23 replies
I hear zip codes don't work and you have to look street by street.