![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/3162042/small_1735446539-avatar-mitchelj3.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
3 February 2025 | 5 replies
Starting with house hacking is a smart move, especially in a higher-cost area.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2557488/small_1665023885-avatar-marcosd27.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
13 February 2025 | 19 replies
We started issuing deep fryers but it didn't matter.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/3173281/small_1737585503-avatar-johnl1520.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
26 January 2025 | 17 replies
It took about 5 years for my assets to start covering my expenses.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/3099350/small_1724370372-avatar-keithw255.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
28 January 2025 | 10 replies
Start by reading the Ultimate Real Estate Investing Guide: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guides/ultimate-real-estate-investing-guide/introduction2.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/3171072/small_1737143081-avatar-lashone1.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
12 February 2025 | 11 replies
The greatest advice I got from my mentor when I was starting out was to think like I owned a 100 unit portfolio.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2122538/small_1668878282-avatar-spencerk44.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
10 February 2025 | 4 replies
Airbnb started out by renting couches, airbeds and rooms.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/3171374/small_1737218123-avatar-jerryz27.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
28 January 2025 | 10 replies
Have some very competitive prices to start with to get bookings and reviews.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/3172150/small_1738004259-avatar-danielleb248.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
29 January 2025 | 22 replies
The best way to start in rentals is by buying in your own area.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/3173995/small_1737734002-avatar-tiarrad3.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
25 January 2025 | 6 replies
Start by analyzing cash flow and market demand for each property to decide which one to rent out.