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29 January 2025 | 6 replies
I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET INTO REALESTATE FOR A YEAR BUT LACK EDUCATION I HAVE JOINED BIGGER POCKETS TO FIND A WAY TO MAKE MY DREAMS OF REALESTATE HAPPEN AND START MY ROAD TO FINANCIAL FREEDOM
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28 January 2025 | 4 replies
Wasn't sure if there are more efficient ways to meet folks (BiggerPockets aside).Any guidance is greatly appreciated.
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28 January 2025 | 12 replies
My son is working on his first SubTo real estate deal in Crawfordville, Florida, and I'm hoping to find someone in this community who can offer him some guidance and support.He's eager to learn and navigate this process successfully, but could really benefit from the expertise of someone with experience in SubTo transactions.
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27 January 2025 | 11 replies
If you’re interested in investing here, I’d encourage you to speak with a knowledgeable local real estate professional or lender to get accurate guidance.
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6 February 2025 | 0 replies
Under expert guidance, I began investing in single-family homes, gaining firsthand experience in the art of deal-making.
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21 January 2025 | 16 replies
Would love to hear more about your interests and strategies you are considering 👍🏽
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6 February 2025 | 16 replies
Per this NY Times article, the average American knows around 600 people.https://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/19/science/the-average-american-knows-how-many-people.html#:~:text=The%20average%20American%20knows%20about,do%20you%20know%20named%20Kevin%3FPer the US Census Bureau, the average American moves 11.7 time in their life, which based upon an approximate lifespan of 84 years, works out to be about every 7 years.https://www.census.gov/topics/population/migration/guidance/calculating-migration-expectancy.html#:~:text=Using%202007%20ACS%20data%2C%20it,one%20move%20per%20single%20yearSo, if the average American knows 600 people and they each move about every 7 years, that means that the average American knows around 85 people that move in any given year.How many of those moves do you want to be involved in?
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4 February 2025 | 18 replies
We are hoping to close in the next two weeks on a property that we know will *maybe* break even and more likely lose about $2K in the first year, but we're okay with that because we're getting something that we absolutely love and hope to enjoy for years to come.
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31 January 2025 | 24 replies
But it might make sense to work with folks who can offer more focused guidance on filling the knowledge gap you have.If you shoot me a DM, I can also ask around for more of 1:1 coaching opportunities.
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27 January 2025 | 29 replies
Potential for Over-RelianceWhile guidance is valuable, it’s important to maintain your independence as an investor.