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Hello Everyone,I just wanted to get a n00b post going. I'm currently looking to build out my network as we grow our portfolio. I've been listening to podcasts and watching the YouTube channel for a while, now. Ready t...
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Hello BP! So I just started working closely with @AaronVaughn and Chicago Action Investors on completing my first deal, it's a group of amazing individuals really heating things up In REI here in Chicago.we meet on Sa...
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I live in the greater Chicago area (western suburbs currently) and would like to network with other investors, both new and experienced. I "flipped" my first house many years ago, and only broke even. That spooked me ...
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Hello,New member here. I live in Mechanicsville, VA, right outside of Richmond. I am a licensed real estate agent and investor. I currently have 2 single family rentals, and I just bought my first foreclosure at a cou...
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I’m curious what roi investors are getting with rent to retirement and if there happy with there investment
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Hi all, I've been looking into applying for the DSCR loan. I'm new to the world of real estate, so I don't have very much experience. I just have a few questions about this type of loan. How exactly does this loan wor...
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Hey all, I'm a 21 year old airman in the Air National Guard. I have zero real estate experience if you don't include the internet research Ive done. My 'outside my comfort zone' efforts haven't gone past doing some mi...
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Hi All,I am fairly new to Bigger Pockets and this is my first post. I currently live in Hoboken, NJ and looking to start my real estate investing journey. I plan to purchase my first property out of state by the end o...
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Hi everyone my name is Keith Rivera I'm a new investor from the Chicagoland area and am looking to start my career as a real estate investor. I am looking for advise to get started!
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I have a W-2 Job and 3 properties, what is the minimum amount of profit or income should my properties generate for the year for a lender to consider me worthy of a loan, all things being equal. I've heard $500-$2000 ...