by Curtis Waters | Jun 14, 2023 | Real Estate Investing, Retirement
C A Checkbook IRA, also known as a Self-Directed IRA with Checkbook Control, gives the owner direct control over their retirement funds. It enables the IRA holder to make investments by simply writing a check. This structure gives you the freedom to invest in...
by Curtis Waters | Jun 14, 2023 | Business, Money, Real Estate Investing
The IRS has strict rules about “prohibited transactions,” and violating these rules can lead to severe penalties, including disqualification of the IRA. Here are some of the key prohibited transactions that a IRA holder should be aware of: 1....
by Curtis Waters | May 21, 2023 | Real Estate Investing
1. What is a DSCR Loan? A DSCR loan, or Debt Service Coverage Ratio loan, is a type of loan where the lender evaluates the borrower’s capacity to repay the loan by looking at the ratio of the property’s net operating income to its total debt service. The DSCR is...
by Curtis Waters | Nov 24, 2019 | Blog, Private Lending, Real Estate Investing
Increase your financial returns Have you wondered how you can receive better returns than you get from savings accounts, CDs, money market accounts, and the volatile stock market? Would you like to combine better returns with a low stress method to fund real estate...
by Curtis Waters | Dec 13, 2018 | Blog, Investing, Real Estate Investing
The investment landscape is changing — look no further than the rise of the crowdfunded real estate investing. For many people, investing in stocks, bonds and mutual funds is fine. Others, though, want to invest their money in more diversified ventures, such as...
by Curtis Waters | Apr 26, 2016 | Real Estate Investing
I facilitate many local meetings of a real estate investor group. I see that many startup investors are reluctant to get properties under contract. I will address these fears: Fear 1. I offered too much. Most purchase agreements have a section for due diligence or an...