Hello, this is my first time on this post. I am 31 years old and live in Queens, NY. I have struggled with finances for years and have never been too successful with jobs/careers. I had a small business, but it failed...

Why I'm Triggered
Every week I read stories on social media about someone’s unfortunate situation driven by the increasing cost of housing and wages that have not kept up….and I’m sick of it.
Part of me wants to mes...

Greetings all! Long story short: I'm highly interested in pursuing the buy and hold route as a real estate investor, however, trying to buy in my own backyard (Orange County, CA) is a bit of a challenge due to the ins...

I am a wanna be investor. I have done no deals. I've only seen a few homes with a realtor. The issue I'm having is that I am starting part-time and I travel quite a bit for my full-time job. So I can't see any homes d...

There are two types of people in this world. People who see problems, and people who choose to try and fix them. How many of us walk past trash that is in our direct path, but instead of picking it up, just assume tha...

I am 45 years old just getting started in REI.  My goal is to be able to secure a true retirement. My current retirement plan contains 2 small 401k plans and my self-employment income. My gut tells me I can make this ...

Hey BP Nation! I wanted to get your 2 cents on whether or not you felt it is beneficial to have received a college degree (preferably financing) in your investing career? I believe college degrees are great for people...

How much would you charge for Pet Rent for 2 large dogs in Atlanta?  Is it better to charge a monthly rent or a non-refundable fee??Thanks!Robin

In the "inland empire" CA it appears that the buying depression is over,, I am making an offer on a 3/2 house in my hood and the first day it was listed (yesterday) the front of the house looks like the disneyland pa...

Hey BP Family,I have arguebly the WORST and most disgusting on-time paying tenant but here's the situation:I rent 3 rooms in a townhouse in Virginia to 3 different parties, essentially a shared living situation.One te...