Hello BP Nation!My name is Ben Oki and I am a real estate investor in the Chicagoland area. I am extremely excited to connect with other people on this platform. Let's have fun!!!

Hi All, I know it's been awhile since I've made a post, but it's getting that time of year to start reflecting on how well you did compared to what you set out to do at the beginning of the year. I wouldn't call this ...

Hello everyone! My name is Ron Chandler and I live in Apache Junction, AZ. My current profession is an Eyelet Tool and Die Maker here in Mesa AZ. Prior to becoming a Toolmaker, I did construction work. I currently hav...

Hey everybody! I’m a new investor in Kansas City, MO. I listened to nearly all of the BP podcasts before finally setting up an account. The information I’ve gathered from the site has been incredible and motivating. I...

My name is Danny and I am from Chicago. I work as an account executive for a start-up production agency based in LA.  Over the past 3 months, I have been listening to the bigger pockets podcast and reading a few books...

Hi, I'm brand new at investing and actually haven't pulled the trigger yet. I am learning and educating myself now. My name is Joe Bruno, moved to Ocala, Florida, from Indiana, 5 months ago with my wife and 4.5 childr...

Aloha all!  I'm not sure if there's something a little extra in my coffee this morning or if it's the 3 or 4 years of listening to all the podcasts and reading books has finally added up but I finally contacted a real...

Do I need to own a business to get a commercial loan? If not, which comes first, getting pre-approved for a commercial loan or finding a good deal to present to the bank?Thanks, from a new PRO member

Hi everyone! A friend turned me onto Bigger Pockets and A Better Life with Brandon and I feel like I'm trying to soak up as much as I can to learn before making my first real estate moves. I'm living in Orange County,...

I need to move 9 tons of dirt and 13 tons of gravel from piles to a yard closeby. What would be considered a reasonable amount to pay someone per ton? This work would be by shovel and wheelbarrow. I have a guy willing...