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Sharlene Burch what age did you start your real estate investment career
30 October 2019 | 188 replies

Good Morning Bigger Pockets!! Hey just curious what age you were when you started investing in real estate. Little background on me. I'm 59 have a great job in an industry that I'm burned out in. Live 3 hours from fri...

Annie R. W2 professionals - passive investor or DIY?
3 May 2021 | 99 replies

Most of the discussion on this forum seems to cater to the DIYers. I haven’t seen much discussion on routes for passive investors to make similar or comparable CoC, cash flow, and equity as regular active investors. I...

Annette A. Tired of hearing people say get a REAL job.
3 November 2015 | 101 replies

I am constantly hearing "Get a REAL job". so i dont talk to anybody anymore. I am glad i found this group, now i can read, see what others are doing, and make connections. "get a REAL job" i inwardly smirk now cause i...

Matt Donley How the deposit affects cash flow
21 March 2016 | 65 replies

I hear so much about how important it is to have positive cash flow when analyzing a property to buy and hold. What I don't hear is how the deposit you put down on a property affects the cash flow (by directly affecti...

Ben Payano $800 Negative Cash FLOW Per Month Should I Still Hold?
12 September 2018 | 125 replies

Hello,I'm in a tough situation and need your suggestions: I purchased a property (Loft) in Downtown San Diego 2016 and recently got transferred overseas for work--I'm scheduled to return to San Diego in 2020. Since pu...

Joe T. Tenant won't submit repairs in writing
4 September 2015 | 69 replies

I'm starting to get annoyed with my first tenant, and as a first time landlord, i'm not sure what to do. A little background information -Tenant moves in and "forgets" to do move in property and condition form. I info...

Jack B. Anyone else waiting to buy once things settle?
17 March 2023 | 69 replies

Own a 6+ million dollar portfolio currently. Was more until recent price declines. Waiting to buy more once things settle, rates go back down, etc.

Dan Chapman Best states to buy n hold in
8 July 2014 | 75 replies

HI, I am looking to invest out of my area as I live in California. I am familiar with a few other markets such as Denver and Seattle but they are a bit spendy too.
What states are good for lower purchase prices a...

Nathan Gesner What books are you reading right now?
7 March 2022 | 166 replies

I personally try to alternate between real estate/business books and then something more "entertaining" like a fictional novel or biography. I'm down to my last few books on the shelf and am looking for fresh ideas fo...

Anthony Holloway Best places to invest for a rental property
24 July 2023 | 277 replies

Hi Everyone! I’m looking to invest in my first rental property this year. I wanted to know what places are the best to invest, to buy a 2 unit property not exceeding $400,000. Any specific states, counties and cities ...