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So I have just recently became interested in real estate. I just turned 32 and do not really see the future that I wanted for my family forming. I am currently stationed with the U.S. Army at Fort Wainwright, Alaska...
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Great article on Realtor Safety. "On a scale of 1 to 10 (with 10 representing absolute confidence in your safety), how would you rate your safety as a real estate agent?Are you doing the utmost to keep yourself, your ...
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Hello Bigger Pocket. I'm not new to investing but I am new to Bigger Pockets. I primary buy and hold single family properties, but looking to expand on my business in the near future. I would love to here from some in...
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I'm new, looking for my first property. Where I live is very high priced and I am having a hard time finding good deals. However, I see places, across the country from me (specifically looking in the Gwinnet County,...
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Thanks in advance for any advice, suggestions and info!I’m from Buffalo, NY and have been looking into buying a double as a primary residence and my first investment. I bought my current house in 2009 when I was 21 an...
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Hello Bigger Pockets community! I recently started real estate investing and bought my first rental property in Beverly Hills, Michigan. I just signed the contract this week. Could you guys tell me what are some of th...
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I’d love any tips for speaking with lenders as a beginner investor for the first time.
Goal is to build a portfolio of cash-flowing rental properties, so ability to scale is top priority for acquisition. Unfortunatel...
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Hi everyone,
My name is Jess Derr and I live in Charles Town (not to be confused with Charleston!), West Virginia. My husband Kevin and I moved here a year and a half ago from Frederick, Maryland because the houses o...
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Back to BP after a long time away! I've been building my real estate business and got married!
I'm back and looking to learn more real estate techniques. I'd also like to wholesale property and network with potential...
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Hi All,I am looking to buy a retail commercial property and looking for options for loan. I am planning on putting down 30% and take loan on the rest. I have invested in residential RE so far and understand financing ...