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Hi everyone, I joined BP in the last week or so. I don't have much of a background in real estate in particular, but have always been interested interested in investing, finance and business. I have a finance degree...
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Hello everyone,Well I guess the time has come to dive in and start writing my first post. I've been reading with a lot of interest the amazing information that you have contributed to this site. What a fantastic com...
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Hello Everyone! I am from Park Ridge, IL and recently became interested in real-estate investing after listening to a handful of BiggerPockets podcasts. I am very happy to have found this place and hope to make ...
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A guy walks into a bar......to meet a friend for happy hour (fall 2019). He and his friend talk about life, kids and...finances. That sparks the guy's interest, he goes home and Googles "best books about money." Guy r...
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My name is Steph Kemp and I am based out of Northeast Wisconsin, located near Green Bay.I've worked in Manufacturing Operations Management roles my entire career and am now slowly transitioning out of this to allow m...
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Hi everyone at BP!
I have been reading many hours of forums and have learned a lot about residential income real estate. Thank you all!
I have 5 units with leases beginning shortly after purchase (Lease...
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Hi everyone! My name is Craig Richardson. I'm from Newton, MA. I started doing construction and landscaping as summer jobs back in high school. I really enjoyed working on and around houses and, after accruing a hefty...
Me: Newbie - bought 5 single-family tax liens at the last tax sale, still waiting for the redemption period to time-out and get the deeds. A few grand in capital to play with at the next tax auction.Target: A 4-uni...
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Aloha, BiggerPockets!
For a few years now I have been educating myself in business and real estate, but only recently discovered the site. What an amazing community! I was surprised by how much knowledge and advic...
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Hey BP,My name is Tyler, 29 years old, and I am a recent "accidental landlord". Although I have always thought highly of REI, it wasn't until I needed to move for my career, that I became a landlord for my first prop...