Justin Wotring
Newbie in Orange County, CA
Hey everyone! My name's Justin Wotring (I pronounce it like "Watch-Ring") and as the title suggests I am new to the RE investing gig. I'm a husband, father of 3 (one boy, 7, and two girls, 4 and 2.5 months), part-time...
Todd Mason
Looking to start my investment journey
Hi all - I’m new to BP and must say so far I appreciate how everyone seems to give genuine responses and that everyone is willing to help however they can. I am a former criminal and corporate investigator of nearly ...
Karma Senge
Terrified Investor
Years ago I used to do hundreds of real estate deals (all SFH) and was perfectly at ease doing so. Now that I am just getting into the multi-family / commercial arena I feel I am absolutely terrified. I find myself...
Corey Chambers
First Real Estate Investment - Out of State - Analysis
Hello all,I am new to the Bigger Pockets forums, however have been listening to podcasts to and from work for months. I am a commercial credit underwriter for a mid-size bank so I have a good understanding of real est...
Lisa Yang
Starting a buy and hold portfolio at 23
Hi Everyone!I have been heavily researching starting a real estate portfolio and was hoping to get some advice/feedback on my plan.I am 23 years old, have a salaried job in corporate finance, 750 Credit and recently m...
John Barnes
Investment Lending: 30% Down Typical?
Hi BiggerPockets,Quick backstory: My business partner and I (both in our mid 20's) formed an LLC and are looking at MFH's to buy as a long-term investment strategy (call it retirement planning if you will). He is loca...
Nicholas Reece
Do investors have a need for this service?
Question: Is there a need for investors or realtors to have a "price opinion" or "market value assessment" done by a person based on appraisal methods at a discounted rate? Not a formal appraisal, but an identical p...
Michelle Chowan
Coffee, network, relationships
My husband and I are embarking on a new lifestyle of real estate investing. We are determined to learn!
We are looking for partnerships at this point, and building relationships who will help us grow, and whom we ca...
Leyanne Oliveira
Newbie from Rhode Island
Hello Everyone,My name is Leyanne Oliveira and I'm a newbie from RI. I’m super thankful to have been introduced to BiggerPockets where I've learned so much and continue to learn every day. The opportunity to have this...
Hector Martinez Rosales
Getting started in Real Estate!
Hi all, I am opening this discussion because I would like to know what steps I can start taking in this real estate marathon? A little about myself: I am a full-time architect working the 8-6 game. I graduated school ...