Doug Utberg
What will trigger the next recession?
Background: The economy is on a tear, but trees don't grow to the sky. At some point, it will over-extend and go into recession when financial commitments default.Last time, the trigger was a default on home mortgage...
Account Closed
Question for former military service members. To retire and invest late or get out and invest early?
Should I retire and start my investment, or should I get out and start investing early? I'm 24 years old, married, and I've been in for 3 years and currently an E-4 in the Navy. Just like every other service member ou...
Kurt Kline
Best Route to Save Money for First Deal
Hello,I started researching real estate a few months ago. I have read a few books, listened to the BiggerPockets Podcast, and attended a local real estate meetup. I am 23, and I just started working at a tech firm abo...
Matthew W Croulet
How to raise money and structure a deal.
Hello, I'm new to the forum, and I was looking at a couple of deals that are worth a couple of millions of dollars. While I was looking at these deals, I was wonder how would I be able to organize a partnership where ...
Michael McDermott
"Career" options for a young investor
I have 3 units under my belt as of now and all are cash-flowing pretty well, but I am still stuck in my dead end 8-4 job and I need out! I have put up with it long enough to get me where I am now but it's mentally dra...
Franky Aikens
What books have changed your life
I'm a faithful listener of the BP real estate podcast. Can't get enough of it. Other than the super valuable advice and insights I gain from the show, I also learn about a ton of great books from the guests. What boo...
Mark Smith
Should I Kill My 401k?
I've been listening to Set for Life, by @Scott Trench. Great book! One of the things discussed in the book is how a 401k locks up part of your income, and that if you aspire to reach early financial freedom then a 4...
Rich Weese
Contrarian view for real estate ownership. Life long investor.
I have been involved in real estate for nearly 50 years and have always been very positive about the future. I started at a very young age buying real estate and investing in more and more as decades went by. If I was...
Account Closed
14 year old looking to get started by wholesaling
My name is Michael Kantar I'm 14 years old and many of you may know me from the past, anyways I have a new question for all of you here! I'm going to be getting started in real estate by doing wholesaling with a pers...
Alexander Parada
Should I pay off my home or buy more rentals?
Hello Everyone at Bigger Pockets!
I currently own 5 properties in Houston TX all residential rentals. I have a mortgage on only one of them. The home with a mortgage I am currently selling after sale I will have roug...