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Hello All, so I have recently been looking into MTR in Chicago. I’m looking to get a condo 2bd/1bath or something similar near rush, Stroger/CC hospital, and UIC (not just looking to attract travel nurses I promise lo...
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Howdy, wanted to ask the advice of the community here in discovering when the correct time to diversify is as far as real estate investing goes. I'm financially prepared to purchase properties 3 + 4 as things stand (I...
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Hi ,I have have been buying & holding single family homes for 30+years as an investment approach outside my occupation as an engineer/consultant. As I near retirement my wife and I wonder whether to stay in real e...
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Hi everyone!
I am currently taking the advice of core value number 6 and jumping into Biggerpockets with both feet by becoming active!
My name is Dustin Markwell and I live in Louisville, Kentucky. I j...
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Hello!My wife and I are exploring real estate as an income source to help us pay off our student loan debt and achieve the lifestyle we want. I realized some time ago that I would not be able to reach my financial goa...
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Hello,I am starting the process to move my company IRA to a self directed IRA.Can you please provide recommendations for the best custodians for a self directed IRA.Thanks in advance for any recommendations.Cheers.......
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I met a seller Saturday who owns a vacant house sitting in a excellent neighborhood. I saw the house about 3 months ago and sent him a yellow letter. We've talked on the phone about 5 times but our schedules never l...
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Good evening BP! I would like to throw this out there and listen to the feedback! I am curious to see what you would do if you were in my position!Currently I have 2 savings accounts. My first account is at the bank i...
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Pretty new to real estate investing. I have been renting out my first house in Baton Rouge,LA for the past 3 years. Been a board lurker and podcast listener for a bit finally decided I need to put some of my thoughts ...
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Hi all, curious to learn what strategies y'all employ to protect yourselves for when prices drop. I know it is inevitable and it really stings when you have a lot of leverage, but maybe there is a good strategy so yo...