![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/227220/small_1621434601-avatar-marylou2.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
10 May 2017 | 58 replies
If you have some money to invest in real estate but do not have a background as a realtor or landlord or builder, you get a great deal of education, inside connections to sources of funding and other connections.
21 May 2015 | 48 replies
Even if you were to buy 3 or 4 houses, those 3 or 4 homes could truly change the type of lifestyle you can lead both now (the added rental income) and in the future (as those things really kick off cash flow).Yet another beautiful thing about real estate.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/328363/small_1621444598-avatar-tmkm.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
26 November 2019 | 11 replies
Although my background is very different, I to have made the jump into action.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/261029/small_1696350485-avatar-kimberlyh1.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
25 May 2015 | 5 replies
With the construction background you've got a nice resume so to speak for private money.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/327297/small_1621444533-avatar-sdobbs039.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
28 May 2015 | 9 replies
I'm especially excited for you and your unique background and experience you've already got!
24 May 2015 | 11 replies
He did beautiful drywall & mud, carpentry...he just couldn't put his own life together, still hasn't.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/405995/small_1621449541-avatar-meghanmccallum.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
7 May 2017 | 24 replies
I invest in real estate because I love the opportunity to problem solve and renew what once was, thus producing safe and beautiful spaces that people can be proud to call home...even if they are renting.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/748434/small_1621496611-avatar-danielf76.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
20 March 2017 | 13 replies
The goal is really just to learn about the tax rules for small businesses - it's beautiful how much cheaper the things like internet, cell phone, gas, cars, meals, etc can be when you're able to deduct them on your taxes....
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/731609/small_1662041010-avatar-tianao.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
5 April 2017 | 65 replies
As I said, he had no idea who I am, what I have accomplished, my professional or educational background, or even why I asked the question.