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BP, here's the deal:
You're making money in real estate because you have technical knowledge AND people skills. Sales, negotiation, even advanced social skills. I need to be trained in more of these, because real est...
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I wrote this a couple years ago for another audience and from some of the recent posts I have seen, I dug it up and figured I would share it here. The information is just as valid today as it was 2 yrs ago.
I recent...
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I've been working with wholesalers for a long while. Most are good solid relationships others fall apart after just a few months. I thought I'd share a recent experiences that other aspiring wholesalers may learn...
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Hello, fellow BiggerPocketeers!Recently we asked you what sort of features you'd like to see on BiggerPockets, and a recurring suggestion was a way to save articles, videos, podcast episodes and forum threads so you c...
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Hello Bigger Pockets Community,I’ve posted on here before regarding this same topic but due to personal matters, I had to delay the process. However, I am here now and ready to make a move!Objective: To purchase out o...
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Hello again BiggerPockets community!Next month I am going to make my way down from New York to Arizona to have a fresh start, and ultimately to start my real estate business. I am 19 years old and I am dropping out of...
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I guess it's a little bit of a tradition to post to the success stories forums when you get to 1,000 posts. So here goes mine. I joined the BiggerPockets community about two years ago in May of 2014. You can see my f...
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Hey everyone!I'm hoping there are a couple people that are in my position or that have advice on moving forward. I have been self employed for most of my adult life. I make in the six figures right now, but taxes have...
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I have a hard time understanding why landlords are considered so different from other businesses and business owners. Even before COVID-19 came onto the scene, it has been a prevailing theme over the last year or two ...
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I have recently begun my REI business and purchased my first duplex. It is about to close (next week!) and I have planned the renovation and am ready to start improving the asset prior to renting out. I have been on t...