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Account Closed How Do You Structurize Pre-Foreclosure Deals ?
6 November 2019 | 21 replies
I'm working a preforeclosure deal right now and was curious about what your individual processes looked like when you were working with the lender? 
Joey DeClercq Once I'm licensed do I join a team or find a brokerage?
6 March 2017 | 8 replies
Just make sure that you join a team that will allow you to market yourself as an individual.
Daniel B. RE Investment Corporation Structure [CANADA]
3 March 2017 | 5 replies
Once you cross into this world, your costs of raising capital go up significantly.Another downside with having "money partners" take equity in a holding company is that they become owners of all assets of the company (and inherit all liabilities).You could accomplish your objectives by simply forming a joint venture with an individual money partner on a per-property basis.If you have not done so, give Steven Cohen and George Dubé's "Legal, Tax and Accounting Strategies for the Canadian Real Estate Investor" a read - it's and easily digestible primer on the subject.  
Mukesh Yadav Looking for feedback on Self-Directed IRA custodians
6 March 2017 | 13 replies
@Mukesh YadavFollowing are the similarities and differences between the solo 401k and the self-directed IRA.The Self-Directed IRA and Solo 401k SimilaritiesBoth were created by congress for individuals to save for retirement;Both may be invested in alternative investments such as real estate, precious metals tax liens, promissory notes, private company shares, and stocks and mutual funds, to name a few;Both allow for Roth contributions;Both are subject to prohibited transaction rules;Both are subject to federal taxes at time of distribution;Both allow for checkbook control for placing alternative investments;Both may be invested in annuities;Both are protected from creditors;Both allow for nondeductible contributions;Both are prohibited from investing in assets listed under I.R.C. 408(m); andNeither may be invested in your own business.  
Melissa Kirchhoff Current Tax Lien Investors - What would make you sell?
9 March 2017 | 7 replies
I don't want to go too high or too low, I know this will be very individual for each person and dependent on the house and lot, but I would like some ideas to get me thinking.
Bridget Cantrell Great meet-up last night - some Marietta contacts, pls?
2 March 2017 | 3 replies
So, while you can get twice or more the average nightly rents per unit (or even more if you are renting out individual rooms) if that also comes with 20-50%+ vacancies then that could easily negate any gains -- and then you'll have the added headache of greater wear and tear and the cost to turn over the property multiple times per month.
Chris Bruner Apprenticeship - Company or individual looking to partner
1 March 2017 | 0 replies
Hello all,  I am looking to get in to real estate investing full time at some point but until then i am looking for a company or individual to partnership or apprentice job to learn the in and outs of the industry and pick your mind does anyone know of anyone or any company that might offer this.  
John Hemphill College student investor. Found a triplex!
2 March 2017 | 5 replies
How many rooms does each unit have, and are you going to rent each room individually or are you planning on renting each apartment?
Donald M. Only Owners as Trustee?
5 May 2017 | 9 replies
I did some looking online, are you referring to a certification that individuals can obtain?
Bryan Pham How to transfer/open self-directed IRA account?
6 March 2017 | 7 replies
Following are the similarities and differences between the solo 401k and the self-directed IRA.The Self-Directed IRA and Solo 401k SimilaritiesBoth were created by congress for individuals to save for retirement;Both may be invested in alternative investments such as real estate, precious metals tax liens, promissory notes, private company shares, and stocks and mutual funds, to name a few;Both allow for Roth contributions;Both are subject to prohibited transaction rules;Both are subject to federal taxes at time of distribution;Both allow for checkbook control for placing alternative investments;Both may be invested in annuities;Both are protected from creditors;Both allow for nondeductible contributions;Both are prohibited from investing in assets listed under I.R.C. 408(m); andNeither may be invested in your own business.