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Hi all! As an agent here in Vancouver WA, I've learned to appreciate the value in investing in real estate. My husband and I married very young (19) and had our oldest daughter the following year. Since then, we've st...
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I'm looking to gain some perspective on how people like me gained financial independence and started with absolutely nothing. I am always willing to learn new things.
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I am excited to officially be a part of the Bigger Pockets community! I have listened to the podcast for a while now, and I hope to learn, as well as teach others in the real-estate investment world!As a Commercial Le...
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hi everyone! Firstly, thanks so much for taking the time to read this and help me out! I'm brand new to real estate and will really appreciate any advice you can offer me. I've wanted to get involved with this industr...
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Chicago, born and raised, currently reside in the in Lincoln Square area. New to real estate and looking to network/connect with individuals (throughout Illinois and surrounding states) as I prepare to purchase my fir...
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Hello everyone, I recently moved to LA and I have zero familiarity with the region and its surroundings. What tools and resources can I use to get to know the areas a bit better and identify good areas for rental prop...
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Hi Folks!I've been listening to the BP Podcasts for a few weeks now and just signed on BP today. So far everything I have been learning has been nothing short of FANTASTIC. I have a specific question I am hoping to ga...
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Hello BiggerPockets community!My name is Gordon Chang, and I am extremely excited about joining the BiggerPockets community. I am new to the real estate investing world, so I am doing my best to expand my knowledge as...
Hi Everyone,My name is Samira. Newbie from Branford, Connecticut. My husband and I are both healthcare workers who are currently considering investing in real estate. We are interested in buying and holding investment...
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Hi, my name is Lindsay. My fiancé and I flip houses and are just getting into rentals. I help with the flips as much as I can but my main job now is basically being the property manager for our rentals. I have little ...