![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/358998/small_1698271646-avatar-johngmckee.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
3 January 2025 | 7 replies
Although I’ve been investing in real estate, both directly and indirectly for 45+ years, I still get a “queasy” feeling when an investment does not perform as expected.My “aha” moment occurs when we reach the point when, despite the investment problems, we’re able to still show a good/substantial profit at the end of our holding period.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1829479/small_1621515928-avatar-roberta410.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
20 January 2025 | 62 replies
I do not personally originate loans.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/3165632/small_1736187339-avatar-jonathans1044.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
15 January 2025 | 10 replies
This is a straightforward process that we’ve followed to consistently deliver high-performance properties, and it does not require secrets or gurus.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2495972/small_1695612417-avatar-venkap.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
11 January 2025 | 7 replies
We regularly take over properties from managers who haven’t performed well, and it’s a seamless process when done right.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/3168290/small_1737859676-avatar-davido510.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
29 January 2025 | 17 replies
Originally from Pennsylvania, retired from the Navy in 2018, moved to Boise, ID (where I am now), and decided I want to buy my first investment property this year.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/161438/small_1621420326-avatar-dasnootz.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
5 February 2025 | 15 replies
Originally posted by @Scott C.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/3108026/small_1736860000-avatar-montse29.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
24 January 2025 | 6 replies
My name is Montse, I’m originally from Spain, and I currently live in the Netherlands.
13 January 2025 | 7 replies
If it’s cash flow, selling might make sense to reinvest in a better-performing asset.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/760935/small_1621496826-avatar-shivab.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
23 January 2025 | 4 replies
Originally posted by @Brad Hammond:The Real Estate Guys do a great newsletter with lots of high-level information about the economy and how it impacts real estate.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/3167632/small_1739075211-avatar-anthonyk315.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
28 January 2025 | 8 replies
Given this is a front loaded fee that needs to be overcome in asset performance, it is a lot harder to absorb on "smaller" deals.