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Tanya Rooney Foundation Contractor needed
19 June 2018 | 5 replies
If you're interested in learning more, I wrote a whole book on the subject of finding and hiring contractors.
Ken F. 1 BRRR or 2 properties (financed)
20 June 2018 | 2 replies
To BRRR it would be more like buy a 30K property, then spend 20K doing reno and then have a house worth maybe 80-90K that is paid off and producing income.If you are looking to do this both out of state and as a newbie, two turnkey properties is a clear winner in m book for your situation
Kathy Morehead New investor in the New Haven Connecticut area
16 June 2018 | 2 replies
Since deciding to get into investing I have listened to about 100 of the bp podcasts and read a few of the recommended books, I’ve taken the classes to get my CT real estate license and will take my exam on Monday.
Michael Muro Using a Coach - Pros/Cons?
14 June 2018 | 2 replies
Just know that you are buying time savings because ALL the information they share with you will be available in books, podcasts, or webpages.
Avinash Reddy Bandela Looking for a realtor in Tampa for single family and multi family
15 June 2018 | 2 replies
It will be really helpful if you can guide me
Israel Hernandez Hurdles of being self-employed while trying to start in RE
18 June 2018 | 11 replies
If you are an independent contractor with multiple years operating in your business and reasonable consistency in that income (you don't have one year with $30K and one year with $200K and are trying to claim you make $200K) then you need to keep calling lenders until you get one who can work with you, in my opinion.If my real estate side business and my book royalties from Set for Life (next year) can help me qualify for a loan, in addition to my W2 income, then I don't see why someone with consistent income from self-employment is having trouble -- perhaps the trouble is more in demonstrating consistent income from a sustainable source? 
Peter Filardo New member from Raleigh, NC!
29 June 2018 | 15 replies
Here are some recommendations for you:Find and connect with other BP members that are in your area: http://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSet up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you: http://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsRead Beginner’s Guide: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investingIf you wish to tag someone in the conversation on the forum, type @ followed by their name and then select the name of that person which should appear below the comments box.
Tyler Hockett Buying and analyzing rentals
19 June 2018 | 8 replies
Read books and listen to podcasts on real estate investing.
Josh O'Hearn New Investor from Watertown, NY
1 January 2021 | 9 replies
I have been following BP's podcasts and reading the books for some time.
Dominique Papillion Newbie Looking for advice
18 June 2018 | 11 replies
If you're interested in learning more, I wrote a whole book on finding your niche (which talks about interviewing mentors) and being a successful real estate investor.