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Hi BP, when I open any forum or social media the hot topic is upcoming housing market crash. But I don't understand what does "CRASH" means in real state. Is it like stock that will go down 30-50%? Looking at the hist...
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It would be interesting to hear stories of what some of you did BEFORE discovering real estate;
Is your life dramatically different NOW? Will you or did you make it your goal to be a full-time investor? Does anyone re...
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I like to always learn from the mistakes of others and my own, so I thought I would ask the community to talk about a time you dug yourself out a hole?
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We recently had a deal go south, which was disappointing enough itself, but as I’ve been reading the forums and listening to the podcasts, I feel like a big ignoramous when it comes to REI. It’s made me realize that ...
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Hello everyone. This is my first post and have a lot of questions. About me? I am a single father living in Denver, CO. I want to start investing in rental properties. I have been listening to the Bigger Pockets Podca...
Hello Alabama Community, I'm not new to buying foreclosures in Georgia. I have children that recently moved to Alabama. I am considering buying at foreclosure auction. I've been reading as much as I can. My main ques...
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How much capital do you need to have to start and where did you find your first deal that is successful? Thank you.
Ready to learn from all of you. :)
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Hello,I will try and keep this as short, but detailed as possible. My experience with RE is at best limited to the BP podcasts and a little reading material, as I have only decided a few months back, that I would like...
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In most instances, I would assume it is for two reasons. To generate passive income which will help eliminate the need to work and to help with our retirement.
Normally about this time of year, various magazines come...