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Hey everyone Deshawn Here,Been listening to the BP podcast especially the Rookies for about a year. I'm working in finance already but really interested in getting into real estate. I'm interested in wholesaling and v...
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I began flipping houses in 2022 and left my 9-to-5 job last year to pursue real estate full time. I've just finished my fourth house and am now venturing into short-term and long-term rentals. My biggest hurdle has...
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I think I started out like everyone thinking I'm just going to flip houses...I ended up creating a management company where I find, buy, fix and rent multifamily houses. Then sell to investors all over the world who o...
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Hello, everyone! Been hearing a lot about the forums through the BP podcast and finally decided to join. Look forward to connecting with all you awesome people out there. Also, happy new year!
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Hi,If I didn't have enough down payment to cover 20% of my mortgage, I obviously had to add mortgage insurance to my total loan. When I'm able to accumulate more savings, other than refinancing my mortgage and costin...
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Hi Guys,I was just pondering the idea, that it would be nice to be able to setup a group or join a group within BiggerPockets, that focused on my local market here in Kansas City. Does BP have a Groups feature that ...
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Asking for a friend.
What's the point of Seasoned professionals joining forums where the beginners are migrating to?
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What happened to it? I clicked on 'my posts' and it said it was in a private forum. And I'm guessing I'm not in it? And it used to be in off topic? I looked in the 'why we edit' sticky and did not find a possible answ...
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Anyone here a member of the Ontario Landlord Association? Is it worthwhile?
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Hi all,I just joined the Bigger Pockets forums and am new to investing. I have one investment property in OK and one in India. Looking to invest in areas for long term cashflow. I am looking for passive investments si...