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Hello all, I got into investing about mid-summer last year. I have yet to make my first investment because of the lack of knowledge and guidance that i so needed. Me and my business partner who is 19 years old as w...
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Hi, im 34, married w/ 2 young children. My wife and i have 100k saved. We are currently renting in San Diego, CA. We are looking at Denver to start our real estate portfolio. My end goal is to have financial freedom i...
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To many people the idea of being constantly watched and monitored may not seem like anything new. Minorities, in general, have never been so trusting of the powers that be to think that they wont abuse said power in t...
In honor of the annual Intention Journal Sale (25% off starting today!) -- What's the boldest real estate goal you ever set for yourself? Tell us what your goal was, the steps you took to achieve it, how long you work...
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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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My girlfriend is getting onboard with financial independence, and i'm really happy for this yall! she dug Your Money or Your Life, and is currently reading 4 hour work week. she's really digging it, and we're already ...
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Good evening. I hope all of you seeing this post are doing well. I am a novice to the real estate investing world. I unfortunately was not afforded an opportunity at a younger age to be exposed to the power of pass...
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Hello! As we all know, REI is a very powerful tool to building LONG TERM WEALTH. Some people have different goals in mind when going into it. And I am curious to know yours. If YOU ARE buying an investment property, d...
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Hello everyone,
I am new to bigger pockets and just discovering the AMAZING potential to have financial freedom through real estate. I have been researching alot and listening to alot of podcasts and I am really look...
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Hello all, My name is Brian Akamine. I'm new to BP. I'd like to introduce myself to the group and also I have a question for advice.First, a little of my background. I'm a former SoCal native 35 years in a city called...