My intention is not to boast but to inspire and share the significant impact that BiggerPockets, especially Joshua Dorkin and Brandon Turner, have had on my life.I first encountered BiggerPockets at 23 while enduring long 14+ hour days as a pipe fitter on hydroelectric dams in northern Manitoba, working 21 days on and 5 days off shift schedules.Although I was earning well for my age and educational background (I barely graduated high school), the job was unfulfilling and almost toxic, mainly because of the dynamics with the associates in the industry.

Hi, thank you for your podcasts and the information you provide, it has really inspired me.

I'm interested because of the motivational and inspirational factor.

Hello everyone,It's great to finally see a thread of inspired investors in ND, with interest in Minot and Bismarck.

Not subletting it out or their children aren’t staying there instead.

Welcome to BP and thanks for sharing your plans, there are a lot of people in a similar position who will feel inspired.

However, the management of tenants are more and possibility of conflicts could be higher.As for renting the whole house, rents would definitely be lower, since not many household or single individuals can afford paying for the whole house, so most likely you will be attracting a family with children.

I'd really appreciate feedback with regard to whether I should move forward with investing in real estate, or to let the desire go for the time being: I'm 34-years old, married, have 2-children under the age of two, own a home, and have a stable and good paying job.

Let's inspire and motivate each other to reach new heights.

Children buying a primary home for a parent is a great program.  5% down and renting 1 room out will obviously not cash flow well.