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25 January 2025 | 26 replies
When cycle gets tougher then those marginal agents sales dry up and they go back to that j-o-b especially since they did not save and spent all their money on trips, bigger houses, nicer cars,etc.Good LuckI hope you are one of the few that make it long term. 14 years in the business and still having record sales year after year.The best nugget of info I can give is constantly out learn your competition.
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31 January 2025 | 1 reply
Always smart to see the bigger picture and future cash flow potential!
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3 February 2025 | 7 replies
If you’re comfortable with a bigger investment, a duplex is good for the benefit of additional cash flow and you could house-hack.
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9 February 2025 | 4 replies
Once you feel you've built a strong team with your first property and have solid systems in place, I would then start buying more aggressively and taking on bigger projects.
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27 January 2025 | 1 reply
We have been around the bigger pockets community for over a decade now and have more 5 star reviews on bigger pockets than any company on this website in any industry (>270 5 Star reviews).
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5 February 2025 | 6 replies
many name is Tarsha and I’m so excited to be here on bigger pockets.
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5 February 2025 | 9 replies
@Jonathan Chan Welcome to Back Bigger Pockets!!
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1 February 2025 | 5 replies
so would I go tot he menu of bigger pockets and post a ad?
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10 February 2025 | 12 replies
I'm new to bigger pockets and more importantly I am new to the real estate game.
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9 February 2025 | 4 replies
My wife and I need a bigger home and we have an opportunity that presented itself.