Jim K.
To the lurkers: How to weed out landlord dreamers in the forums
Gentle lurkers,If you've been lurking around here in the forums long enough, you learn that there is a clear distinction between those people who post things from a place of knowledge and experience, and those people ...
Joshua Stepanov
Best way to invest $30,000?
I have received money from a dead relative. I would like to invest as much as possible to build wealth. I have read a few books on real estate and listened to the bigger pockets podcasts and webinars so I have a basic...
Julio Gonzalez
Benefits of Real Estate Tokenization
“Buy land, they aren’t making it anymore” said Mark Twain. While real estate is considered a fairly safe investment, it has previously been relatively illiquid. That is a thing of the past thanks to the tokenization o...
Simone B.
Using 401k as a Real Estate investment vehicle
Has anyone used their 401k to invest in Real Estate (not REIT). If so, how did you navigate the purchase so as not to be penalized (early withdrawal) and not get an income tax hit. Is there a way in which Real Estate ...
Jacob Hixon
Seeking a Mentor - Nashville, Tennessee
Hello Bigger Pockets! I am new here, and I just wanted to quickly introduce myself. I'm also really interested in finding a mentor that is experienced in property investment! A few things about me:I live in Nashville,...
Tim Mieney
Connecting with agents, property managers and developers.
Hello BP Fam! My name is Tim Mieney. I'm a 31 year old husband, father, fitness enthusiast, investment geek and serial entrepreneur. Since the time I was in middle school I've had a burning desire to avoid the 40 hour...
Bonnie Rhodes
What age did you start investing?
Obviously, there is no correct answer. Some investors have the freedom to start when they are in college/a young adult while others decide to invest closer to retirement. With that being said, at what age did YOU begi...
James Bitakis
Are RE prices gonna come down, stay about the same or go higher?
So, I have noticed that real estate prices have really skyrocketed in Orlando, Phoenix, etc. just over the last year. I mean they have gone up 20-25% for SFH. Do you think this kind of rise is sustainable? Do you t...
Matthew John
Tips for a Noob in Metro Detroit
Hey everyone!I've been absorbing information, just reading & listening to everything I can find. I'm at the point where I want to diversify my portfolio into real estate. Little background - I'm 25, living in Metr...
Patrick Kaiser
How to invest in a down market
After speaking with a buyer last night who wants to get into real estate investing but believes the market is going to go down, he asked me an interesting question. How do you invest in a market that's going down?
My...