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I’ll start. I’m 38 and I own 0 properties. I am reading all I can on REI with the goal to buy my first property within the next year. I’d love to be inspired by some of you and your journey. I’d like to know your ...
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Hello my fellow long-term buy & hold -ers. The more I listen and study (from various sources local & national), the more I hear the experts talking about an upcoming downturn in the market. Some folks have so...
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First post alert! Greetings Bigger Pocket Family!For those seasoned investors (or newbies), how did you get started? Let's be honest, there is a wealth of information found all over the internet and in Podcast. Howe...
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I am currently under contract for an SFR in Texas. The house was recently remodelled but after the inspection, there were some issues found. Although the cosmetic finishes look quite good, there are some fundamental...
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Appetizer (skip to the Meat and Potatoes, if you want to get to the point)I’m requesting specific knowledge on the red tagging process, permits, and inspectors to try to save what was supposed to be a new family busin...