Brandon Turner
What has real estate investing done for YOU?
I'm working on something cool for BP and I'd love to get some input from the community. Basically, I'm just wondering - in 50ish words or less, what has Real Estate Investing done for you? What's changed in your life ...
Jerry Poon
Financial Independence Lifestyle: Before and After
For those of you who have jumped into real estate investments to reach the goal of financial independence, what is the lifestyle you have visualized for yourself after you have done so?For those of you who have reache...
Rich Weese
U.S. bankrupt by 2019-guaranteed!!
Now that I have your attention, I'm open for suggestions as to how we avoid the inevitable.
I've been reading and studying up on the financial problems that keep growing here in the U.S. Here is an article that has s...
Nathan Gesner
How to combat the growing hatred for Landlords?
Below is just one example of the many websites and forums popping up around the country, depicting landlords as greedy, evil monsters. What's most interesting is the growing number of people that believe housing is a ...
Brandon Thurman
Seeking Advice on Handling Rent Increase Dilemma with Elderly Tenants
Hello! I hope this message finds you all well. My wife and I recently acquired a 4-unit apartment building with inherited tenants, and I'm facing a bit of a dilemma that I'd appreciate some advice on.
Two of our tena...
Maria Marrero
Section 8 tenant analysis
So I am trying to help out a single mom not to lose her section 8 but at the same time, I dont want to lose money.She makes only $13,824 A YEAR [or at least thats what she reported on smartmove.com] The rent is $1750...
Pete Perez
Gaining Access to MLS
Hello BP,Not sure if this is the right forum to post this question, but I am wondering what are the requirements to gain access to the MLS? What is the application process like? Is it simply getting a real estate lice...
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Do you have a poverty mentality?
Many of us enter the game of real estate investing with what I call a poverty mentality!
A poverty mentality is simply when one is focusing on what they do not have and in time this mentality can easily turn to greed...
Sergio Fogel
New Member from South America
Hi all,
I just joined BP, and so far have found it to be one of the most valuable resources in the field.
I am interested in investing in US real estate for income and diversification. My perspective is...
London Robinson
What to do with your first 10k?
Hello BiggerPockets,
So I have saved my first 10k and I have been looking for a good market to invest in rentals (I currently live in Southern California), So far from my online research the Midwest area seems like t...