![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/27861/small_1621364204-avatar-blockhead.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
It would be interesting to hear stories of what some of you did BEFORE discovering real estate;
Is your life dramatically different NOW? Will you or did you make it your goal to be a full-time investor? Does anyone re...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/301149/small_1621442814-avatar-sharonc8.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi, this is my first time posting on BP, though I've been a longtime podcast listener and forum browser. I bought my first rental property, a 2 bd 1 ba condo in Prince George's County, MD, about 8 months ago. My pro...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/53700/small_1621411918-avatar-invesdoor.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
You have probably observed that your best first investment is in yourself. Even if you have closed a few deals in the past, you must have a mentor who can help take you to the next level in your real estate invest...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/51583/small_1621411531-avatar-jeff1.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Haven't done a sec 8 for many years and now have an applicant. I just lowered my asking rent. If it is below what sec 8 pays can I ask for the higher amount? After all it is worth more with all the hassles. Would p...
Is there any legit way to get paid by an agent for giving them leads for listings that close?
My current marketing is producing lots of calls from people with properties who are ready to sell but that I'm not inter...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/985182/small_1621506844-avatar-bent53.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
To my sisters and brothers in the real estate biz - I'm considering joining Exp Realty and curious to hear your thoughts - positive and negative - on this company/their approach. On the one hand, the stock options, ag...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/9/small_1621345214-avatar-biggerpo.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Ok - Looks like the NY Post called the election for Obama . . . seems like the rest of the nets are tiptoing around it. So, I'll stand behind the Post and call it for Obama.
[UPDATE - It is official - McCain is in ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1703536/small_1621514903-avatar-traceyr19.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi, I’m a novice, trying to get into making extra income through real estate though I do have stable employment. Have just sold a condo and must do 1031 exchange by July 15th. Will have 400K as liquid funds from that,...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1739050/small_1621515165-avatar-charliea22.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
My goal is to buy 1 rental property this year. Tell me about your first purchase!
Where was it?
How did it go?
Do you still have it?
1 thing youwish you knew?
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/328803/small_1621444624-avatar-amybronwen.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi Friends! I sure could use a piece of smart advice right now. I have a rather nuanced problem. Our home is a two-family, and we have a beautiful one-bedroom apartment at the side, where we have rented to a timely pa...