![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2289102/small_1696308353-avatar-robc204.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I am about 2 weeks out from (hopefully) passing the Real Estate exam, and am hoping to start the search for a brokerage now. Context, I am fully employed in Consulting, and Real Estate is a side venture for me. I inte...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2721404/small_1682047935-avatar-leannan2.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi all! We are hoping to put 10% down on a ~$500k-$700k house in Sacramento. We want to live there for a year or two and make some upgrades while living there. Also looking for a home that either already has an ADU or...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/15627/small_1621358991-avatar-sjmaye.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello,Recently I posted a topic about purchasing my next rental property. I had considered paying it off in full rather than any financing, but I received a lot of advice showing that having some debt was a good thin...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1197021/small_1621510106-avatar-allenl44.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I just bought a half duplex and want to waterproof the basement. However, the other side is abandoned and unsecured. The basement of the other half is completely molded and needs gutted. I can't properly waterproof my...
Hi my name is Michael and over this summer I want to get an internship somewhere. I have experience with investors, bird dogging for them, learning from them, etc. they really liked what I was doing for them so I thou...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/31946/small_1621365913-avatar-tyquann.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I live in Chicago and new to REI. Can anyone offer any tips on how I can find a mentor? F.Y.I. I'm starting out with wholesaling and probate.
Thanks in advance!
Tara
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1823800/small_1648570757-avatar-edgarg70.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I am currently 19 & want to buy my first rental property by age 20-22, what general steps should I take in order to reach my goal? Any advice or tips help, Thank you.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2671409/small_1695010076-avatar-edd111.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello!We sold our home after living there for over 5 years. The home had an ADU which we used as a home office. We sold in 2022, and our accountant is saying that we somehow owe taxes on a portion of the proceeds as t...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/435844/small_1621476533-avatar-jakec212.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi BP family, My wife and I are currently interested in buying a commercial real estate property in Tampa, Florida. We already have a client who would be leasing this property if it goes through. What would be the bes...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2851572/small_1696536038-avatar-brianh1070.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
If you are a loan officer or realtor and have a go-to insurance contact......... why do you use them?I am an insurance agent trying to create partnerships and want to know what really makes this relationship clickDo y...