Blake Ramsey
Considering not fully completing college to pursue Real Estate
Hey everyone, my name is Blake and I'm a mechanical engineering major at a community college in Springfield, Mo. I have been diving into real estate for a little over a year and I am now confident it is what I want to...
Melanie Johnson
Pay off all Credit Card Debt Before First REI Deal?
Hi everyone! I'm new to the forums and to REI. I haven't done my first deal yet. Actually, my husband and I nearly bought a place earlier this year. That place fell through at the last minute, but although I was hugel...
Wai Fung
Infinite Banking Concept, Cash Flow Banking, or Bank on Yourself
Has anybody used a IBC, CFB, or BOY policy to purchase real estate and use the returns to pay back the policy at higher interest rates than the policy charges? If so, what are the pros and cons? What are your thoughts...
Bradley Marion
Possible to grow without taking on debt?
Would anyone recommend taking on properties only as you can afford to buy them cash? Or is taking on debt in order to secure new properties recommended.Currently I do not like debt because of the obvious cost of borro...
Eric Barnett
Incentives to Encourage Tenants to Pay On Time?
I have that typical one property (fourplex) that gives me a monthly headache when it comes time to collect. I'll receive all kinds of stories on why they don't have the full rent, can I pay you rest in two weeks, etc...
Kris Benson
Why Isn't Anyone Talking About Self Storage??
Just a quick disclaimer. This is a really long post. Also I am also now employed by a self storage operator so my opinion is probably is not objective.I was a professional sale person who "retired" on 3/31/2018 to l...
Jason Turgeon
Real Estate Software Roundup (long)
I've been trying to find the solution to managing real estate with online software for quite a while now. I've tried a lot of products, and haven't found quite the right fit. But I figured I could share some experienc...
Anthony White
Thank you Bigger Pockets! From 0 to 15 Doors in a Year!
I would like to THANK BiggerPockets for your guidance and information made available!Reading, Listening to the Podcasts, networking on here and just everyone has been awesome! It has been a WILD RIDE! As just a year a...
Debbie Lee
Please help $41,000 paid to a guru company to be refunded !
Hi to all investors out there, hope you have any advise or resource to help me out.About 3 weeks ago I paid about $41,000 to a real estate investing company. After I have paid, their attitude and responsibility promis...
Philip Bashaw
Up to $25,000,000 (yes 25 million) to invest
Hello BP People!I figured this might be the best place to post this and get feedback. Through networking, I have perhaps stumbled upon the golden goose that all real estate investors seek. No offense to a the hard mon...