![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/696308/small_1704942933-avatar-homes4income.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Real Estate allows you to be in more control. Buying stocks leaves you at the mercy of the market forces.
I have always been fascinated by financial markets. Investing in real Estate and the stock market excites me. ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1950176/small_1694838143-avatar-blaised3.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Although this question doesn’t really have anything to do with real estate investment, I’m interested in knowing which - if any - items you are stocking in your home (basement) in case of an emergency. Certain necessi...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/481725/small_1658867700-avatar-zacb2.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Last year I opened up a Roth IRA and A Roth 401K accounts. It is a delicate balance between RE, Stock Market, and Living Expenses. Especially as I prefer to buy and hold with cash purchases without the use of leveragi...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/237982/small_1621435379-avatar-danawhicker.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
The rep who sells office supplies to my W-2 employer is flipping houses on the side. He took me to lunch today and bragged about how well he's doing. He also mentioned he does absolutely none of the work. He has a tea...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/195824/small_1621432451-avatar-dylan804.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
And what do you think of these oil companies and their low stock prices?
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/398141/small_1621449046-avatar-helenr1.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi Everyone.I'm trying to put together my first five year plan for investing. My goal is to generate enough passive income within five years to be able to cover my expenses. Or get out of the rat race as Robert Kiyos...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1071705/small_1621508422-avatar-jessw8.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I’ve heard so many different opinions and paths when it comes to diversification in finances. So people believe real estate is the best way to make money and invest, and that’s all they do. However, some people have t...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1223570/small_1621510382-avatar-nicholasd111.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi BP Community
I wanted to run this situation by the blog and hear everyone's perspective.
I have around 38K left of undergrad/grad school student debt. I am an employed accountant in the Philadelphia area. Govern...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/115817/small_1649457213-avatar-hshape.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Anybody more focused on other vehicles besides stocks and real estate
Their own business? Ecommerce Dropship IT Industrial Manufacturing?
Minerals
Precious Stones
Real Estate is relatively safe as a tangible ass...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1754359/small_1696915966-avatar-artieb1.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello Bigger Pockets! I'm a new member and first time poster. I'm 25 years old and have been living in my first home for a little over a year. My strategy is to 2 year live-in flip the house, and I've also been house-...