I've read a lot and listen to almost all of the podcasts.  I've analyzed numbers, and to me it comes down a simple two step program for success.  Any more that this, and you're getting into the weeds.Step #1:  Buy a n...

I'm new here and eager to connect with others!  I am currently putting together a business plan/proposal together for several reasons, and I have so many questions. I need to know that my ideas are sound in theory and...

Hey BP, new member here. I've been wanting to get into real estate investing, but need to find a roadmap so BP has been a revelation. My question is in the subject line - should I buy my first house or invest? Here...

Does anyone know if we should be presenting ourselves as the Buyer/Tenant Buyer when pitching L/O's to Sellers or should we simply explain to them that we intend to find a TB for their property? I've been hitting a ro...

Hi I had a very old guy contact me, he owns 18 units and they are free and clear but my problem with it is they are all Efficiencies, they are only 70% occupied with long term tenants because the rents are very low an...

Hi all!I feel like I'm late to the game, at 44. I have been crunching the numbers on retirement and current debt, to find that the numbers don't work the way I want them to. I started looking into alternatives last mo...

I've heard of this a lot: If you find a good deal, the buyers will find you. How does that work? If I put a piece of property under contract for a "good wholesale deal" price, do the specifics of the deal somehow g...

Hello to all!  ....It's lengthy#Biggerpockets has been an awesome resource for me for the last few months while getting into REI.When I sign up on a forum (any forum) I get really hyped up on how I am going to be acti...

“The Journey is as important as the destination” Keep in mind that real estate is a process that typically does not produce immediate cause and effect outcomes like many things in life. You don’t start to be successf...

Hello BP Nation,

I am trying to assess (re-assess) our investment holdings outside of RE. We are in our early 50's and I am quite awful at the stock market, etc. I wanted to ask what investment vehicles/allocations...