Paul Cho
New RE investor from Albany, NY
hello everyone my name is Paul Cho, brand new member to the bigger pockets forum.have been learning via bigger pockets podcast, purchased BRRRR book by david greene (1/3 into the book, very informative)my situation - ...
Michael Ealy
How to Raise Private Capital - Experience with Chinese Investors
One of the most common questions newbie real estate investors ask is:"I am a newbie and I want to raise private money to buy deals. How can I do it?"I will answer it using my personal experience. I started investing i...
Jonathan Cisneros
New to raising capital
As someone who is new to syndicating but has a background in construction and small-scale real estate development focused on building duplexes, I'm now interested in venturing into syndicating deals on apartment compl...
Ryan Moore
CD vs Savings, comparing the rates
On Ally, their savings accounts are 1.75% right now. I was looking at their other products... why would anyone even consider a money market at 0.9%-1.0% and CDs that are <1.75%? Is there something I'm missing abo...
Chris C.
Not enough money in self directed IRA
I understand that you can use a self directed IRA to buy a property (either in full or as the down payment). But say you use it all as the down payment, then you suddenly have a 10k repair that you need (roof broke, h...
Ryan Heywood
North Bay - Napa Meetup
Hello everybody!I've been kicking about organizing a meetup here in the beautiful Napa Valley, and have decided that I should just go for it. I'd love to get a group together to network and swap stories, maybe a bit o...
Devin Amstutz
Need help with questions about wholesaling in Ohio.
My name is Devin, 21, from Toledo Ohio. I've been really thinking about getting started as an investor. I'd like to start out by wholesaling because I heard it was the easiest way but I've come to some problems. while...
Kim Forgione
Estimating ARV: need an agent? get a RE license?
I'm learning about the BRRRR method before I jump in and understand the importance of estimating repair cost and ARV. I plan on buying J. Scott's rehab book soon and hopefully that will help with the former. I heard t...
Jake Faris
Investor & soon-to-be Realtor from Seattle, WA
Hello BP community!Thanks for providing an amazing platform for a semi-investor like me to learn the ropes of REI with the impressive quality of people and breadth of strategy/tactics that are so easily accessible.As ...
Luke Davis
Real Estate Investing Books
I'm not going to lie, for the past 10 years I have not enjoyed reading. Ever since we HAD to read in school, I have not enjoyed it and avoided it at all costs. However, after listening to the podcasts for sometime, I ...