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17 December 2019 | 2 replies
Just trying to soak up everything I can about real estate I love the idea of passive income, hoping maybe one day my wife can be a stay at home mom.God bless
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14 September 2015 | 2 replies
We have already claimed success in planting the seed and turned it over to God, now it is up to us to water the seed and let the magic work!
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18 May 2016 | 7 replies
Aside from soaking up all the knowledge I don't yet have, this is why I'm here on BP: I need to find an area (or areas) I can actually afford.
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22 August 2015 | 4 replies
I have my neighbor watering the lawn and its seeded nut of course new lawn is something else.Thanks again for your help
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16 August 2015 | 2 replies
I am looking to connect with others and soak up as much information as possible.
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20 August 2015 | 14 replies
Soak in everything from BP forums and podcasts and find good local people to network with - local REIAs and @Al Williamson's meetup are great places to start.
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17 August 2015 | 8 replies
Until then I will continue to soak up all the great information from the incredible resources that the Bigger Pockets site provides!
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1 December 2019 | 1 reply
I been trying to soak up as much knowledge from here as it has been very insightful.
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19 August 2015 | 1 reply
I've been barreling through the 130+ podcast episodes (I think I'm addicted) and soaking up as much info as I can from the site.
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19 August 2015 | 5 replies
keep learning and keep saving. get your finances in line before even thinking about making any drastic moves. this is the time where you soak in as much information as possible. for an FHA 203k, you will need a minimum 3.5% down payment PLUS closing costs which can amount up to 6%.