Cesar Brito
Is someone out there?
Hi BP!My name is Cesar L. Brito from New York, NY. My world was opened to REI and BP accidentally on youtube when I ran into Rich Dad Poor Dad audiobook and have been fascinated with the idea of not working for money ...
Danielle Rosenscruggs
Newbie Investor Guidance - Detroit - City or Suburbs?
My husband and I are looking to get into REI but feel a bit overwhelmed. We are hoping to invest around $50,000 - $75,000 (e.g., downpayment, closing costs, initial maintenance), would like to be somewhat local (we li...
Mo Maktari
Use HELOC as down payment or cash purchase?
Hi guys! Newbie investor here! I just closed on a HELOC of my primary here in Tampa, FL and was able to pull $185k. As you all know the market here is crazy and homes are on a steady incline. My wife and I are followi...
Spencer Dalberth
The Fear of the Unknown
As I sit here planning my goals for the week I am struck with an overwhelming sense of fear, my initial thought is "Am I even capable of pulling this off?". A massive feeling of doubt starts to consume me. I know if I...
Andy Johnson
New Investor in Destin, Florida
Hello everyone. I’m new here and to investing, and just wanted to introduce myself.
Like many of you, I’ve put in the hours and years at my day job, saved, done the right things, and realized that I need to be doing...
Emily Hill
Paid off home. How should I go about my first deal?
Hello, I bought my home two years ago with cash that my father had left me. I have a job that does not pay well but I don’t have any debt except for a few hundred bucks on my credit card. I have good credit and a dece...
Steve Rozenberg
Selecting a Property Management Company
What Do You Look For In Selecting a Property Management Company?
Ryan Bono
Home Inspection Help from a Home Inspector
Hello!I want to write a forum post helping new investors. I feel the BP lacks the education on the home inspection process and as a home inspector, I want to help. I put in offers and got home inspections prior to bei...
Shalini Haylock
New Member to BP - 2024 Goal: Buy First Rental in Toldeo, OH
Hey BP,I finally transitioned from the podcasts to a Pro membership lol. Currently getting my financial affairs in order to purchase my first rental. I'm located in So Cal and decided out of state investing would be t...
Patrick Fermo
Jersey City Newbie Starting Out!
Hello Bigger Pockets community!My name is Patrick Fermo and I'm a very green real estate 'investor' from Jersey City NJ. investor is in quotes because I haven't actually made any investments yet. I'm still in the 'gai...