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I have been working in the automotive industry as mechanic for the last 12 years. I like what I do and I'm good at it, but it's time to get out. SO long story short I'm getting my real estate license. I'm going to b...
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Please share your "Why?"
Here's mine: Personally, I believe in real estate investing because I don't believe in job security.
This has been my experience...I have worked since I was 15 years old, mostly for small b...
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Wanted to hear from investors who have investment in the hood? I'm a newbie and really can't afford to invest in the high in or middle-class area and want to know is a smart decision to start investing in not so grea...
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Is it me or can you no longer search forums in Bigger Pockets? There are other issues but this bugs me the most.
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This is my first post here on bigger pockets! I have been learning about real estate investing and different niches to invest in. I have a simple question for everyone on the bigger pockets community and that is what ...
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Prices are steady rising and rising, when can we expect this bubble to top and prices drop? I need to team up with some locals in Denver really making real estate moves/investments. I'm tired of feeling stuck in the ...
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Had breakfast with a close friend of mine this morning and I explained that my goal was to eventually have minimum of $5,000 month coming in (after taxes) from rentals in low income / working class neighborhoods. And...
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