Chris Baker
New member, invest through syndicator or directly?
Hello all,I'm totally new to this. I've been reading voraciously, listening to the podcasts, and trying to understand the best route for me. I've got a full time job, with a little cash to spare that I'd like to inves...
Kinan Humphrey
"Hard to find a Real Estate Mentor"
Why is it so hard to find a R/E mentor ? I am a hard working, educated individual looking to learn from a professional real estate investor w/ experience. I am not allergic to hard work, but a i am allergic to being...
Leila Moussavi
Property Evaluation Criteria
Hi BiggerPockets!
My name is Leila, and I'm a 19 year old college student looking to
investing in a buy and hold property out of state. I would eventually
like to become financially free by 30 years old, living off...
Joshua Dorkin
Tiger Woods - What are you thinking?
This Tiger Woods drama is nothing I really care about, but the announcement that he is giving up golf is what gets my blood boiling.
Here are my thoughts:
1 - Sure, he messed up big time by sleeping around
2 - He a...
Erica France
Holiday gift ideas for tenants
For those of you who practice holiday gift-giving to tenants, what ideas do you have for a gift? To start:Gift card to a neighborhood restaurant or coffee shopA book (about what?)Gift card to an airline (e.g. my tenan...
Robyn R.
What would YOUR next step be? Mostly newbie needing guidance.
Hi all,
My husband and I are at a bit of a crossroads as to what to do next and I'd love to hear what input you can lend. We currently own 3 SF (4 incl our primary res). We do not have a clear business plan as of yet ...
Hans Kuyken
1% rule in the real European world
Hi,I'm a new member from Belgium (the country, in Europe). I've been an enthousiastic subscriber of the BP Podcast since a few months. I'm absorbing knowledge like a sponge while working towards a first deal, but wh...
Deniz Eker
Buying properties for appreciation rather than cash flow
Would you recommend in investing in markets where there is an appreciation in last couple of years but minimal to negative cash flow?If yes can you please convince me the reasons to keep a cash flow negative property ...
David Thompson
10 things I learned from raising $1M in two weeks
1) Partner w/ Experts (Credibility) - Partnering with someone that has a track record helps a ton. My credibility as a person yes but had I said this was my first project, I'm sure my success would not have been so s...
Jeremy Hale
Any suggestions on a good, *unbiased* real estate vs. stock market comparison?
I'm currently in my mid-20s, and I'm trying to set a course for my future to stick on. I've long held an interest in real estate investing, but I'm unsure if it really fairs as comparably as many seem to suggest as my...