![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1960420/small_1621517022-avatar-simeonw3.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
My name is Simeon Wright, a graduating Senior from Howard University. I am now laying down my foundation to pursing my path as a real estate investor.I am looking for any advice or possible knowledge felt necessary t...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/516689/small_1621480701-avatar-shilohl2.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Do you suck as an investor? You know what I mean, are you an investor who just sucks knowledge and resources from others without giving anything in return? Do you expect others to just impart their experience and know...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/210142/small_1621433427-avatar-mikeswan1234567.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I realized in February of 2011 that my ladder was leaning against the wrong financial building. Sooooo, I started to use my savings, refinancing my personal home, and taking out my IRA’s and 401K money through the cou...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/806050/small_1621498009-avatar-christinat17.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I want to write the title in quotes because it's not like I had much of a strategy to start with. I bought a duplex and a turn-key SFH at a normal price for houses in the area. Both were conventional loans with 25% ...
A couple disclaimers before I start:If you look through my profile and previous posts, you'll see that I am young (just turned 22), and also may believe I don't have the right mindset or maturity yet to start REI. Thi...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/145149/small_1621419283-avatar-wendelld6.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Alright BP Nation, this is the start of Year 2 of the Real Life of the Real Estate Investor thread.In the first year of the Real Life of a Real Estate Investor, without meaning to do so, it attracted and resulted in ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/664985/small_1621495015-avatar-araniaprops.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
There is a new green modular company out of hemet, ca. S2A Modular Went thru their presentation yesterday. Just wanted to see if anyone else has looked into them. Supposedly they can build a custom or one of their pr...
If you were to restart your life at 17 already knowing you want to get into real estate investing, would you go to college with a full-ride or would you get started investing without wasting any time, and why?
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/695128/small_1621495610-avatar-gilo81.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Good morning everyone,
I invested in a syndication deal back in late 2021 through Simple Passive Cashflow and Truepoint Capital, with Lane Kawaoka and Kyle Jones respectively as GP's. The deal has produced 1 single d...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/146217/small_1631650391-avatar-jameswise.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
The NAR settled all of their lawsuits for $418 million today. Lots of stuff to dig through in regards to all of it, but the biggest takeaway and change to the industry is that fact that buyer agent commission can no l...