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Hello Everyone,My name is Veronica Mathis and I live in Bakersfield, Ca. I am originally from Lima Peru but I’ve lived here for about 15 years. I’ve worked as an accountant for 5 years and decided to change careers an...
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A younger person asked me recently what job/career they should pursue that would best prepare them for becoming a full time real estate investor in the shortest amount of time. I didn't know how to respond and was tor...
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Hello Biggerpockets!I found the podcast a few weeks ago and I’m hooked!My name is Sean Snizek and I’m from Russellville, AR. I have made the Army my career over the past 11.5 years, yet, I have always had an interest ...
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Hi All,In a couple months I will be graduating from college. Currently, I am undecided on my career path. I am considering options such as launching my own business to working a 9-5 to working in the real estate indus...
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As some of you know I was a HUD property inspector. Been shot at, got held up at gun point, found a dead guy that got shot 4 times 2 to the back and 2 to the head. So this I won't miss.
I will miss the easy...
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Hello, fellow investors!My name is Lian Chavda. I am a male at 26 years of age. Currently, my profession is in the medical field as I am a medical assistant for a well known Sports Medicine Clinic. The work I do is gr...
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Trying to get my first property and business started but wanted to know if the BP conference was worth going for the money ?
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Greetings Bigger Pockets community,My name is Jasmine and I'm from Michigan. I'm currently employed full time with the State of Michigan as a Service Specialist. I'm very new to the real estate industry. The idea of i...
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What was the pivotal piece of information that you learned from someone or read in a book that kicked off your investing journey? Is there a specific nugget of info that you can trace your investment career back to?
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Recent story from housing wire describes the top 6 real estate courses in Georgia. Do you agree with this list? Which one did you use in the beginning of your career? I personally used Colibri and benefitted the most ...