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So I’m new to bigger pockets (my first post so far!) I’ve been diving into real estate books and listening to podcasts since last October. I have two houses that have about $200k equity in each of them. One is a vacat...
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This question goes out to all investors new and veteran. Currently I am wondering when is it the right time to let my friends and family know about my goal to become a real estate investor. I know there is no right or...
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Hello everyone, my name is Anthony Poulin and I live in Westchester County in New York. I am happy to make my introduction to the community. First off, apologies if this post is too long or has too much information fo...
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Hey Everyone!I am looking into becoming a licensed real estate agent in Massachusetts and was wondering if anyone had any recommendations on schools/programs. I am new to real estate investing and am looking for a goo...
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Hello BP!I'm James Davis from San Diego, California. Actually I live in Chula Vista, CA which is a neighboring city of San Diego. I have no experience in real estate except owning my own house which I rented out for ...
On one of the webinars mint.com was suggested to help with budgeting. Do many people use this and if so, how do you like it compared to other budgeting options?
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Just wanted some opinions on what to do. Have 2 properties where rehab was just completed and are ready to go on market. Would you put them on MLS now (12/20/11) or wait until Jan 1?
When a property first hits MLS ...
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Hi, I'm basically a first time home buyer, bought a foreclosure for 123K in July 2015, put 5% down. Other comparable units in the area having been sold for higher, around 150K. I put in about 11K for repairs and up...
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Good morning from the Seattle area. I've been hooked on BiggerPockets for over a year now. I've listened to at least 100 podcast episodes and have read several recommended books. Two huge milestones for beginners ever...
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Hello everyone,I’m 21 years old and currently live with my parents here in New Jersey. I have my associates degree and work a seasonal Restaurant Job making $30k a summer. I also have my Real estate license but I’ve c...