Brett TerBeek
Newbie from Colorado Springs, CO
Hey BiggerPockets! My name is Brett TerBeek and I am 32 years old. I'm currently serving in the military and have been for the past 9 years, which has been an incredible experience. I am new to real estate investing ...
John Holcombe
New to site/part-time investor
I am new to this site. I invest part-time, while working as a school psychologist in the education field. The job allows some time to focus on investing. I am looking to buy & hold. My primary interest is
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Matthew F.
Education as a deductible expense
Hello BP,
This is my first year as an active real estate agent in Roanoke, VA. I am considered an independent contractor by the IRS and will receive the 1099 form instead of the W-2 form that I am accustomed ...
Stephen Spradley
Obtaining a Colorado Real Estate License
Hey guys,I've been thinking about getting a license on the side while I work and go to school. Would anybody who has one in Colorado recommend it for somebody who wants to get into investing? Also any good resources o...
Joe Splitrock
What Do People Get Wrong Most Often
Some questions that get posted in the forums have no "right" answer, but rather just different approaches. In other cases there is a clear right and wrong answer. In those cases where there is a clear right answer, wh...
Matt Aquino
From 0 to 5 properties in 11 months (really, it took 3 years)
I wanted to share my personal "getting started" story with the Bigger Pockets universe. My intention with sharing is to help provide another point of perspective to those who are on the sideline hoping to jump into t...
James Carollo
Is it harder to find contractors? Skilled trade shortage?
As an owner of a general contracting business, I get to experience the growing shortage of trained workers on the front lines. Things have been changing. So many retiring and so little learning these trades. As a stud...
Jim K.
Rich Investor, Poor Investor, Revived Thread
@Matthew Irish-Jones started what I think is a discussion of great worth while I was on my most recent vacation. I highly recommend it to everyone who's thinking about starting out:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums...
Nicole Pettis
Rich Dad Poor Dad Fake or Not?
Anyone who listens to the podcasts and or researches the recommended reading for Real Estate Investing, Rich Dad/Poor Dad is at the top. Currently I have been listening to it and I have to say, I wish I had listene...
Bram Spiero
Profiling Indianapolis
Hi,I'm considering investing in Indianapolis and have been looking for a good resource to get to know the city a little better. What are the different neighborhoods, which are A,B,C & D? Where do they start, where...