First-time home buyer? If so, you probably don’t know what to look for when shopping for a primary residence. So many questions rush through your mind. How much do you need for a down payment? Where do you find the ri...
Think every housing market is too expensive to buy in? Think again. We’re going over two of the country’s biggest cash flow housing markets and showing why they may be your next best bet when buying rental property. A...
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Hi Everyone,Newbie investor from the Davenport FL area. My adventure into the BP forums has been a rather long one. I first started on cruising sites (Sailing) where I was researching the cruising life for an early re...
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Hey Bigger Pockets Community,As I am analyzing the Columbus, OH market I had the thought "I wonder if there are investors that are in need of deal finders to find and bring them properties that match their investing c...
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I'm looking to buy a 2-3 plex in Chicago with FHA and live in it in 6 months. I'm currently only making $30K and living in student housing with my wife (full ride, free housing, sucks but it's free). She graduates in ...
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Hi everyone, I am an aspiring real estate investor, looking to purchase my first buy & hold rental property in 2020. I live in Illinois, but work in St. Louis, MO and am looking to invest in St. Louis. I currently...
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Howdy to everyone in the BP Forums! My name is Melvin and I am completely new to REI and happened to stumble across BP today while doing some looking into the field. I've lived in Houston, Texas for five years but ori...
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Greetings to All,I am a newbie Wholesaling SFH in Houston and Austin. I'm glad to be on Bigger Pocket as I have spent much time reading blogs on this site. I would welcome any guidance given to me regarding on Wholesa...
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I searched the forums & found many situations involving private money, but couldn't find any like this. How is private money classified/structured if there is nothing being asked for in return - no returns or int...
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Hey guys,
please, share the books you went though to prepare yourself to be in real estate business.
Here are my books:
1. Rich Dad's Cashflow quadrant and Guide to investing by Robert Kiyosaki
2. Buy it, rent it, pr...