Rodney Love
Which real estate strategy works best to escape the 9-5 rat race?
My question for anyone that escape the 9-5 rat race is. What real estate strategy did you use? Example if you had between $20,000-$70,000 to invest in real estate. How would you use that to replace your income of $...
Karen Bickford
Do you ever feel like a predator?
As investors we are always looking for a good deal as that is how we grow learn and hopefully prosper.I just logged off of the MLS feeling disgusted with myself for feeling like well, a predator. Googling an owner...
Evan Dieffenbach
Paying off student debt vs. starting my REI journey
Hello allI am currently at a fork in the road! I unfortunately was very uninformed/uneducated when I made some decisions in terms of college. Because of that, I now am in 80k of student debt. I know this is asked ofte...
Larmon Cummings Jr
New Direct Mail Campaign-South Side Chicago Market
Hello BP Community,I recently started a new direct mail marketing campaign in my Chicago market and wanted to sort of chronicle how it turns out. I actually wanted to post this the first week, but I gave it a little t...
Brian Beadle
BP Poll: Are you in it for the cash-flow, appreciation or both?
Im curious as to which strategy everyone is after these days. I realize this is a very location sensitive post so if you could provide your primary investing area it would be extremely helpful. I feel most newbies (su...
Cal C.
What would you tell your 18 year old about Real Estate Investing?
I'm curious about something and I think it can provide some insight to new investors also. Basically if you had an 18 year old who came to you today and expressed interest in RE investing what would you tell them? Th...
Joe Moore
Appreciation or Cash Flow - That is the Question
Yes L.A. and the OC are great places to live but not the greatest place for the average real estate investor. I did say average because those with cash are still buying. Some are even tearing down the old replacing ...
Douglas Skipworth
Frayser haters, check out this video from The Ellen Show today!
I have only been active on BiggerPockets for a couple of months, but it's pretty clear that BP hates the Frayser neighborhood in Memphis*.There is no doubt it's a challenge rental market, but great things are happenin...
Ray A Delfi
Owned a home for 12 years and foundation is falling apart
Hey quick question. I pulled the subfloor up to sister up the joist and get the floor plumb but my contractor just reported that all the wood is deteriorating and falling apart. Is this something my insurance could co...
James Kendall
Do you find value in this?
Hi all,I'm working on offering a free report to commercial real estate investors and multifamily property owners as a way to build my authority, credibility, and expertise in my local community, and I'd like do get yo...