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I'm on my second listening 'binge' of Brandon's book on Rental Property Investing. I've listened to all of Kiyosaki's books, multiple times. It's been funny hearing how folks in this community have read/listened to Ki...
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Hi all. I am interested and ready to make my first investment. I am debating if I want to do a house hack (I am in Chicago, which is expensive and high taxes) or do I invest out of town? I have no experience, this ...
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I have been on Bigger Pockets for a few months now and have really enjoyed all the information that is available. Have listened to all of the podcast and most of them twice. Have read a majority of the articles a...
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Hello BP members, I have learned so much from reading here-Thanks to all who post & share!!!I completed my first flip and sold in Dec last year, approx 30% profit, held for exactly 1 year due to 2 deals falling t...
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We recently purchased an investment property in Fishtown with the eventual goal of renting it out after renovations. Does anyone have recommendations for contractors they have enjoyed working with?
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Insight into how and when you put your “team” together. Did you find a contractor before buying your BRRRR property? Did you find this to be more helpful? Did you find a contractor after you found a potential property...
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Hey everyone,
I just thought I'd write a quick introduction. My name is Marcus and I'm from Denver, Colorado. I went to school for engineering, but after I graduated I quickly found out working for other people isn't...
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Hi Everyone,I'm not necessarily new to the site, but only recently put up a picture, and am now making my first post here as well. I have long been interested in REI, but didn't truly know where to start. I tend to be...
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To whoever may read this, i am currently an electrician and work for Con Edison of NY. I am 24 and have worked here for almost 2years and ive come to realize this is NOT what i want to do for the rest of my life, its ...
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Hi Folks!
My name is Matt McDonald, I'm a local investor in Columbia, SC, and new to the Bigger Pockets community. I grew up here and for the last 10 years I've worked for a Fortune 200 company in a completely diffe...