Skip to content
×
Pro Members Get
Full Access!
Get off the sidelines and take action in real estate investing with BiggerPockets Pro. Our comprehensive suite of tools and resources minimize mistakes, support informed decisions, and propel you to success.
Advanced networking features
Market and Deal Finder tools
Property analysis calculators
Landlord Command Center
ANNUAL Save 54%
$32.50 /mo
$390 billed annualy
MONTHLY
$69 /mo
billed monthly
7 day free trial. Cancel anytime
×
Take Your Forum Experience
to the Next Level
Create a free account and join over 3 million investors sharing
their journeys and helping each other succeed.
Use your real name
By signing up, you indicate that you agree to the BiggerPockets Terms & Conditions.
Already a member?  Login here
Buying & Selling Real Estate
All Forum Categories
Followed Discussions
Followed Categories
Followed People
Followed Locations
Market News & Data
General Info
Real Estate Strategies
Landlording & Rental Properties
Real Estate Professionals
Financial, Tax, & Legal
Real Estate Classifieds
Reviews & Feedback

Updated over 6 years ago on . Most recent reply

User Stats

5
Posts
1
Votes
Dan Griebling
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Pullman WA / Moscow, ID
1
Votes |
5
Posts

How can I leverage Hard Work?

Dan Griebling
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Pullman WA / Moscow, ID
Posted

All my life I have created success by outworking the next guy. That has served me in athletics, the military, school, and the traditional work place. Right now, I am aggressively paying off all my debt (mostly some student loans) and then immediately rolling that cash into rentals. I will be debt free December 2020. After that, I will have 4k+ in cash flow per month to invest. I currently own a duplex which basically breaks even on cash flow but which I had instant equity in (not a bad deal but before I knew what I know now). Here is my question. How do I best spend my time as I pay off debt? I have thought about working in my spare time as a handyman or even managing rentals. Both could create cash flow and help me learn the market and get to know folks. Alternatively, I have thought about doing nothing but immersing myself in learning for the next year and a half. I thought about getting a realtors license (mostly so I can see MLS listings) and I have even considered looking at hard money loans IF the numbers work --- but with their rates, I simply don't see anything that makes sense on paper. So, again, any advice on the BEST way to spend my time as I pay off debt and save up my down payment for my next investment? Working, learning, networking, other? Thanks for taking the time to think about this, I appreciate any thoughts any one has.

Most Popular Reply

User Stats

13,926
Posts
12,727
Votes
Replied

Get a second job and pay down debt/save money faster. No point in wasting your time working for free.

Loading replies...