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One thing sticks out in my real estate investment career: the constant increase of influence through acquisitions and activity. Maintaining momentum grows your reach and credibility. Each deal you close builds your re...
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I wanted to share this awesome podcast that I've been listening to for the last couple days. For those starting out, this is a GREAT source of information. The host, Matt Theriault, explains things very clearly and st...
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I've personally worked with a handful of "investor-friendly" lenders, primarily on DSCR loans in recent years, and each time I've run into significant delays, lack of transparency about the process, have been fed the ...
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Hello Everyone,I'm new to bigger pockets and for years I have been saying that I'm going to invest in real estate and I never pull the trigger. This time I've decided that I'm going to follow through and I came up wi...
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Im seeking financial advice. I'm trying to manage my money better so that I can invest. I live Baton Rouge, Louisiana.Looking for a great area to invest in as well. Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated as I...
Hi everyone,
My name is Will.
I am a former investment banker who went on to invest in many deals at a private equity firm and then a hedge fund. I have a lot of analysis experience with all asset cla...
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Hi All,I have been listening to several different real estate podcasts during the last 6 months and I am now following the Ultimate Beginners Guide to Real Estate Investing found on the Bigger Pockets site.I am curren...
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Hi Guys...1st post, although I've been following BP now for a year. I appreciate the willingness of the group to share knowledge and am learning a lot via the postings and videos. Thank you, first off.I own and live ...
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Hey y'all, I purchased this gem recently and decided to post it here as a diary, both to share my experience with the community and to more selfishly use it as a learning tool to help improve my business. I'm currentl...
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Hello,I am going to be investing out of state for my first rental property. What's the best way to go about renovating a property when I can't physically be there? Should I hire a property management company first so ...