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I was just wondering what everybody's education or background is? seems that a large percentage of you folks have some type of formal "business" or finance education, or come directly from the world of Real Estate?
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Hi BP community!I have been looking to break into RE and have spent the past couple of months studying, networking, touring properties, meeting with investors, realtors etc.Like many others, the current pandemic has e...
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I am currently in college and I know that I want to get into rental property investing. But right now is not the right time to get started. What are some strategies and things I could be doing now to help get prepared...
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I am 19 years old with zero experience in real estate but I gained some knowledge from these forms , Anyways I have a single mother and we are selling our house in upstate newyork and Moving to Jacksonville FL , and W...
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Hey guys I am brand new to bp as well as investing. I just wanted to get people takes on the first steps I should take. Should I buy really cheap beat up place and rehab it to hold and rent out, or sell it? Or should ...
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Hello RealEstate Gurus,I have a general question, and want to see if I’m just missing simple common sense. Why can’t you use an FHA loan to purchase a property to then use that property as a rental/AirBnb? What are th...
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Hello Everyone:
Excited to be part of the BiggerPockets family!!! I am new to real estate and I am interested in multifamily and hospitality real estate. I am studying real estate at Georgetown University, but I know...
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Brief back story: I purchased a city parking lot at tax sale for about 1,800. It's assessed for around 15,000 , but real estate activity is pretty poor in the city and I really don't see it selling any time soon... Al...
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Hello,It is my dream to get started in real estate however, money is tight and I struggle to get financial backing. I have seen great deals I've had to pass on because I don't have a financial backer. Please help!
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Hey everyone! I'm brand new to the site and to investing in real estate. I'm in my mid- 30's own a home and have some cash saved up. Only debt I have is our mortgage. Looking to get into purchasing a rental property a...