![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1527077/small_1694638659-avatar-johngolden.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello Bigger Pockets. I am a brand new member who is interested in supplementing my retirement income with long term Buy and Hold Rentals. I have served for 17 years and intend to stay an additional 10-13 years. My...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/768941/small_1695868465-avatar-avdxz.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello experts - I am a newbie interested in exploring a rental prop./investment purchase around Sacramento area. I live in the SF Bay Area which is super-expensive and out of my investment budget (upto $350K SFH purch...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2275982/small_1708114002-avatar-felipes27.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi ALL,Thoughts on this. MM has an exclusive engagement agreement where 1% of total sale price is asked whenever this agreement is signed regardless if you use their recommendations for financing or you choose to shop...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2197244/small_1695084128-avatar-blessingm10.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
How much is your accountant asking u to pay to do your investment properties taxes? Mine seems to be charging a lot because he said my 3 properties are in 3 different States and besides filing investment property taxe...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2696212/small_1679017371-avatar-timothyc259.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
if you think I should get pre-approved for a loan first, would it be more effective if I were to get the loan based on my credit score (which is not very high considering I'm still in college) or should I try to recei...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/315931/small_1621443693-avatar-meganm11.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello! I found BP awhile ago but haven't had much time to dive in like I need to. I have invested previously but not successfully. I look forward to learning and getting better at this.
I'm really interested in lear...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/49/small_1621345278-avatar-beachbum.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Sorry, I have to pick a nit here! Recent changes have shifted the forum pages just enough that every page needs to be scrolled right to read all. I have a 17" monitor that always displayed your pages without needing t...
Hello BP, I have been investing in real estate for 1 year and have 5 doors so far, looking to connect with investors in Austin TX. Doug Brown
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/191286/small_1660930584-avatar-jerrypadilla.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I know many times they are a waste of money..... My wife and I were suckered in on a trip to Las Vegas before we were even married or better yet even engaged! What happens in Vegas...... Doesn't always stay in Vegas!...
Hey everyone,Reading through certain forum posts and articles, the concept of Internal Rate of Return and Net Present Value was introduced to me, by a number of different people, both here on BP, and elsewhere.I've be...