![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/603045/small_1621493581-avatar-jacobn12.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
So over the past month, I've been soaking up as much information as I can. I've read 4 real estate books, watched the BP free course videos, listened daily to the BP podcast, etc. I'm just trying to build a good fou...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/568557/small_1694922548-avatar-dans86.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I am just starting out and I have recently found a house on the MLS that is a duplex which needs some work but it is selling for 99,000 and has 1 existing long term tenant already paying rent of 825 per month.2 questi...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2323061/small_1638992859-avatar-austinc295.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Any advise for a 40yr old with $100k saved. +800 Credit score. Should i buy cash or mortgage to start my portfolio for first investment property?
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1229111/small_1621510442-avatar-kevinc454.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello all!
I have recently been pretty active with BP including books, podcasts, and frequent visits to the website. I love the community formed here and to see how awesome people are doing with their journey to fina...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/260140/small_1621436983-avatar-bmanassero.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
OK, I'm 60 years old and have started building my investment portfolio late in life. I have a lot of other older friends who see real estate as the means to fill in the gaps/shortages as the plan or live their retire...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1126085/small_1621509278-avatar-ronnieh25.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I have a property that has a cash flow after expenses of $175 a month. My question is should I let that money build up in an account or apply that money to principal on the mortgage?
Alright, Firstly I am new to BP and I am reading up on tons of useful information which is great! However, I have never invested before so I am at a lack of knowledge. A little background info, 19 Years old, living wi...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/304523/small_1621443038-avatar-m1xst5r.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi BP fam!I'm Matt and I've been a member of the BP community for over a year, but never been involved in posting. I'm from Central New Jersey (732) and will finally be getting my feet wet into real estate. My goal is...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/485604/small_1663425236-avatar-kashiff.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I'm having some troubles figuring out what's next. I feel like even if I found my dream deal, I wouldn't pull the trigger and buy. I'm hesitant, because I want to reach a nice nest egg of about 5-7K to pay for down-...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2493870/small_1657516965-avatar-paxm1.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hey all, first time posting on here. I have a quick question. My wife and I are thinking about buying our first home soon but I was wondering what your thoughts are about buying your first home before your first inves...