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Hello, I am just starting out in my investing career, I purchased my first duplex in Kankakee, Illinois in November. I have spent most of my life in the construction industry and spent a few years in the Marine Corps ...
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Hello everyone, I am a new agent in the Tampa Bay FL area. However, I have been in the RE industry for 15 years on the preservation side of things. I know it takes money to make money in this field, but I don't want t...
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I am looking to begin birddogging in San Diego CA. I am a flyer distributor walking door 2 door all over San Diego county. I find distressed properties all the time and am looking for buyers. My question is if the...
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What are your thoughts on the best neighborhoods or cities across the country to achieve solid cash flow with multifamily(2-4 unit) while still being in an area that you would raise your child. Low crime, good school...
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I've always wondered what landlords who, say, house hack a multifamily and/or manage their property(s) themselves do when they're out of town. What's the best way of handling vacations, keeping potential tenant/proper...
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Although my account is new here on bigger pockets, I am not new to the forums. I have used bigger pockets to find answers for a long time... and I religiously listen to the bigger pockets podcast. I am not really a ...
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After months of research, I took the plunge and sent out yellow letters to the list I put together through driving for dollars. My intention is wholesale any contracts I get. I recently received a call from another in...
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Hello all,I'm an out of state newbie investor looking at a couple properties in Rockford, IL and would like to get some local insight and help before I pull the trigger. The properties i'm looking at look good in the ...
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Hey Everybody,My Name is Rich. Im 20 years old from staten island, and have been learning/listening/reading about real estate for a few months now. I was really inspired by the Bigger Pockets Episode 176: how to close...
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Hi Guys,
I just bought the book Real Book of Real Estate by Robert Kiyosaki. I cant seem to find any reviews on this book. Has anyone read it? What are your thoughts on this book or this author? It seems like in ...