Geoff Engel
Starting late, but ready to go
24 January 2025 | 18 replies
You’ll likely find a strategy that aligns with your goals and lifestyle.Since you’ve been enjoying the BiggerPockets Money podcast, I’d also recommend checking out the Real Estate Rookie podcast—it’s great for diving into beginner-friendly strategies and learning from others who’ve been in your shoes.Feel free to reach out if you want to chat more or bounce around ideas.
Keegan Schaub
Residential or Commercial? Advice
11 January 2025 | 1 reply
I have no social sphere or contacts family or friends in Oregon (I don’t know anyone besides my fiancée).Goals: continue to have flexible schedule while enjoying what I do (selling real estate) and making good money.
Bruce D. Kowal
The Side-Hustle Timeline: How to Build Your RE Business While Working 9-5
16 January 2025 | 1 reply
.🎯 Your 6-Month Timeline:Month 1: Foundation (5-7 hours/week)Morning routine: 1 hour daily market researchEvening routine: Deal analysis practiceWeekend: BP forums & networkingKey Goal: Analyze 10 deals on paperMonth 2: Education (8-10 hours/week)Complete 1 RE courseJoin 2 local REI groupsSchedule lunch breaks with agentsKey Goal: Build your initial power team listMonth 3: Systems (10-12 hours/week)Set up deal tracking systemCreate document templatesEstablish banking relationshipsKey Goal: Ready to make offersMonth 4: Lead Generation (12-15 hours/week)Drive neighborhoods after workWeekend open housesSetup automated MLS alertsKey Goal: Generate first 5 qualified leadsNow, the Owners and Brokers you deal with may not enjoy this, but you can certainly "practice" making offers.
Melanie Baldridge
A post on recapture.
21 January 2025 | 2 replies
Newton's law of tax: What goes down must come up.Everyone enjoys the sweet benefits of bonus depreciation, but what happens when you sell?
Lauren Merendino
Pre retirement Strategy
27 January 2025 | 29 replies
These investments often don't cash flow a ton but they are turn key with a builder's warranty and a great place to park money and enjoy the tax benefits.
Caleb Mesquita
New to Real Estate/Looking to learn
16 January 2025 | 5 replies
I enjoy teaching BP members how to use the system to save more money by using programs and taking advantage of loopholes.
Ajit Singh
New Member - Serious Investor - ISO of a Mentor
6 January 2025 | 5 replies
We are both analytical and enjoy working with numbers.
Aaron Tennison
Real estate broker and lender
8 January 2025 | 2 replies
Just wanted to introduce myself and enjoying the Bigger Pockets site and forums.
Bruce Reeves
Sell rental now?
16 January 2025 | 6 replies
I get the feeling you don't enjoy being a landlord, so I agree that you should consider selling and investing in something that doesn't include tenants and toilets.
Mike Levene
House Hacking In Expensive Markets
16 January 2025 | 23 replies
Until that happens, enjoy major cash flow.