How do YOU get the most out of the Bigger Pockets forums in 2018?

[Dan Cumberland]

Hi BPers!

I'm curious how you're finding and getting the most value out of the BP forums?

There's tons of great material, case studies, and success stories to read.  I can search for most topics and find a good conversation about it.

But I'm struggling with forum interaction.

I see a lot of questions that never get answered and a lot of answers that never get responded to.  I've struggled to get responses to my questions.  Obviously, some topics are more interesting and engaging than others, but it seems like 90% of engagement happens on a few posts that trend.

I've had some great conversations through making connections and messaging back and forth.  But I struggle with forum posts.

I hear people share their experience on older podcasts about how they know all of these other users on BP.  It seems challenging to do that now as there are so many posts every day and so many users.

Some things I've wondered:

I have keyword alerts, but maybe they're not specific enough?  I can hardly keep up.

Would I have more success in the Pro area?  I'm not a pro member (yet), but Pro membership weeds out those who aren't engaged.

I feel like an awkward Jr. Higher lacking in social skills asking the cool kids how fit in 😂

I know I've only scratched the surface and would love to know how you're finding the forums most helpful.

Thanks a bunch,

-Dan