![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/623742/small_1621494038-avatar-adriandelgg.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello, so I always read these amazing stories about how successful people have been with their Real Estate Investing. However, today I want to hear different stories about a time you guys were NOT successful. The reas...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2669981/small_1676062820-avatar-loganr108.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Please share your "Why?"
Here's mine: Personally, I believe in real estate investing because I don't believe in job security.
This has been my experience...I have worked since I was 15 years old, mostly for small b...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/435774/small_1621476531-avatar-brendang3.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello BP,Was wondering what people thought about investing in Springfield MA? Prices are low and cash flows seem to be legit. A lot of houses on the market seem to be more updated (Outside, inside, plumbing, electri...
Using hard money at 10% interest and 3 points... As I run multiple scenarios on a house with an ARV of $200k and say 40K of rehab (thats what one GC blindly told me.) I'd have to offer as little as $89000 to the sel...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2785892/small_1695305598-avatar-jeffl443.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I'd like to enter the private/hard money market as an investor with money to lend. I don't want to find/underwrite/service the loans. I'll let a broker do that and earn a cut for their efforts. My problem is a lack of...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/224529/small_1621434426-avatar-djbenedict.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Off-the-wall question for all of you who collect your own rents ...Is anyone using the Square point-of-sale device to collect rents via credit or debit card?Just wondering if that would be a viable option.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/443413/small_1621476886-avatar-judis.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Wanted to hear from investors who have investment in the hood? I'm a newbie and really can't afford to invest in the high in or middle-class area and want to know is a smart decision to start investing in not so grea...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2683221/small_1704995199-avatar-jonathanf333.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi all, I have had some experience in small real estate investing but a friend of mine has approached me to start investing in short-term rentals. I am aware of the main differences and landscape but was just curious ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/182136/small_1728924093-avatar-scotttrench.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Landlords - Help the new folks out and let them know what you were doing with you bought your first property! Can you get started in real estate investing while working a full-time job? Click Here to Take the Poll!Cli...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/141384/small_1694556709-avatar-olguy.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello,
Despite all of the warnings to only invest in landlord friendly states, there are massive investments made in cities like New York San Fran. etc. that are considered landlord unfriendly.
Why is this? One ...