So far I have listened to the first 160 podcasts. It is very interesting to hear everyone's different strategies in investing. The "history" that  I have been learning is very important to look at. I would like to kno...

Hi Everyone,I am young professional wanted to get into real estate investing. I want to do this for passive income. I believe more in the buy and hold strategy for rental income but find that LA housing market is pret...

Hi everyone,For those of you who manage your STRs long distance, how do you deal with issues that arise between stays? For example, say a guest rips up one of the cushions on your couch. You would first need to be awa...

Hello, I am a new agent . Right now I am working with a few Buyers and trying to find a balance between work and home life. Many of the agents in my office are either so busy they don't have a life or in my lazy. We h...

I am familiar with the formula for a cash offer. (ARV X 70% etc.). What is the formula for structuring a lease option or owner financing offer? Or are there general rules of thumb to go by?

Hello, BP!My name is Carolyn McNeil and my husband and I just moved to Holland in the past year with our two young boys.  I am new to REI as well as the area so I am trying to learn as much as I possibly can, as quick...

Hello,My name is Carlos and I am a new member. I am a Real Estate Agent in the Palm Beach county Florida area. I got my license a year ago and will like to start investing in the real estate market. Flipping houses an...

Hello Bigger Pockets Community,Happy New Year to all!  I am new to Bigger Pockets and would like to take the time to introduce myself.  I have made the decision to take the jump into real estate and I found Bigger Poc...

Hi guys,I'm in the Inland Empire of California. Just starting to read on how to get started in real estate. I am hoping to find a mentor, but for now my plan is to get my real estate license to learn the jargon, and c...

I remember visiting one of my friends here who is also an investor. I was in a meeting with him and the whole time I was there his phone rang. Mine probably hadn't rang all day. That experience made me realize how I s...