All Forum Posts by: Derek Herbst

Hello BP community! Does anyone know how I can download the education beginner guides as a PDF? I have a couple saved on my iPhone from last summer, but can’t seem to download any but the Ultimate Beginner’s Guide from the website currently. I’d like to save them as a PDF so I can read on my Kindle, rather than my iPhone or laptop.

Thanks for the help!

@Jason Cacioppo

Great advice Jason, thanks for the reply. We will definitely consider all those things when beginning the process!

@Tim Mellor

Just from our own research we have seen how difficult it can be to find good deals on small multi-family properties in Provo, or even Orem. It’s great to look into properties with mother-in-law units, we have also had that idea.

@Casey Christensen

Thanks so much for your advice and tips, I think that’s all great! My wife and I have been pretty good with sticking to our budget, we try to save as much as possible each month in hopes of getting into a home sooner rather that later.

@Daniel Haberkost

I should have mentioned in the post. We have met and discussed financials with one lender, but I’m sure it doesn’t hurt to talk to others. What’s the best way to research different lenders?

Hello Bigger Pockets. My wife and I are currently studying at BYU and we are wanting to get into real estate as soon as it makes sense for us. We both have part-time jobs, working a combined 40+ hours a week, on top of being full-time students. We are paying cash for all schooling expenses and don’t have any debt. I’m an avid listener of the podcast and will be watching the webinar hosted this week on the topic of buying small multi-family properties.

We are hoping to find a duplex where we can live in the basement and rent out the top floor of the home. Neither of us have family or many connections in Utah outside of other college students. We are wondering what recommendations everyone has in finding a realtor and what the first steps would be in this process? What are some books/forums you would recommend for us to read and prepare ourselves for the day when we are ready to purchase a home? Is there any other advice you would give to young couples looking to get into the real estate world?

Thanks for all the help!