After reading Rich Dad Poor Dad (I know - the cliche starting point for all of us), reading a few more books, listening through the first 70 Bigger Pockets podcasts all in the last 4 months I put an offer in and bought my first investment.

Bigger Pockets is a great place to network, learn about the real estate investing business, and get deals done correctly.

Listening to so many Bigger Pockets podcasts made me jump on this as a potential rental investment opportunity.   

We have NEVER purchased a home in our life, but because of the awesome advice and encouragement we find on the Bigger Pockets Podcast, we are excited to say that we are very focus on putting together the funding to purchase a duplex that needs a little TLC in the Metroplex.

Welcome to Bigger Pockets...a phenomenal resource with tons of helpful people.   

Different agents keep telling me "it just happens", but I'm sorry, it's not possible.Also, off some of my Google searches, I've come across the term "pocket buyer" where it said agents would tell these buyers what the highest offer is/was so they could outbid.

Hello Everyone,I am a newbie from the twin cities and I have been following the bigger pockets blogs for a year now.

Hello Bigger Pockets community! 

I have found that in this market, to find the best deals you need to be in contact with the people with the pocket listings.

Hi my name is Dee and Im a newbie to Bigger Pockets looking to really expand and grow my reo business.