![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/25739/small_1621363379-avatar-fieldingmellish.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
another newbie question, if you don't mind:
Why invest in real estate?
I can see the benefit if your tenant situation produces a net cash flow.
But if you don't have positive cash flow, when do you actually realize...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/217798/small_1727207489-avatar-lisatx.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I found Bigger Pockets about 4 days ago and have made it through 25 podcasts so far and I am pumped! We bought Carleton Sheets, took classes and have read numerous real estate books and this is the first time I truly...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/280642/small_1621441252-avatar-caressa.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello everyone!Here is an email I received after speaking with the homeowner over the phone today. He is relocating due to work and does not want to work with an agent."Only two options would work for me: A) 100% cash...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/469836/small_1621478089-avatar-andrewh70.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello BP community,My name is Andrew Hall and I just quit my corporate management job to start my dream business in Real Estate. I am based here in beautiful San Diego. My main focus is to HELP people move on with th...
Hello bigger pockets, is there anybody from the New York area who is familiar with doing sandwich lease options? I have a lead that came in and the seller is interested in doing a sandwich Lease Option. I know a littl...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1589325/small_1695019153-avatar-janeln3.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I'm new to bigger pockets. I have been considering using the deal machine app to find deals.I don't have much driving experience. Is it still beneficial to use even if I don't have a car or should I rent a car to find...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/134880/small_1621418611-avatar-lizzy123.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
What option does one have when the bank is not willing to lend?
I've got great cash flow from another business I own but... because i already have a mortgage on my home and my credit is "fair" would a private money l...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1451359/small_1621512433-avatar-christopherc429.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Good Morning, this will be my first official post and I couldn't be more excited to be bringing this deal to the table. We bought a single family home for 137K in Palisade CO a little over a year and a half ago. When...
i still dont really understand it...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/633575/small_1694699925-avatar-robertb249.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi BP Members,Recently I have been doing a lot of research and reading on subject to and lease option investing and I must say I am really interested in it. Seems like a great way to build a passive income portfolio....