How can I use this process without losing. Having access to a large amount is scary especially when it's my first time. So much information I don't know where or the smart place to start that will keep me going on my ...

Hello Everyone, I am a newly licensed real estate agent around Chicago IL.  I am sure some of you transitioned to real estate out of other careers.  Did you find it very difficult?  How probable it is to manage two jo...

Greetings all!I'm going to say it upfront. I'm a complete newbie! I'm 27 and have been in the US Air Force now for 9 years. I've been married to my beautiful wife Elisa for four years now. I'm an Information Technolog...

Bigger Pockets Members,I am looking for a career change as I realize I have a strong desire to work for myself and feel more in control of my future and potential. I work full time in an analytical lab and would like ...

I am having the hardest time deciding on a career path that will ultimately help me in my real estate investing goals. Any recommendations on jobs or trades that will prepare for my life as an invester?

Hi Everyone,I plan to reach out to my current landlord who owns several small apartment buildings in the Atlanta area to hopefully learn some insight into his career and how he got started in the business. I plan to o...

Hello, I’m new to BiggerPockets and looking to learn about real estate development, both commercial and residential (unless there are recommendations to stick to one at a time?). I am completely new, looking to chang...

Hi everyone - I would really appreciate some advice since I am considering a career change. I have been a travel agent for 15 years and as everone knows it is a very frustraing, unprofitable business. It has served it...

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I'm not sure exactly where to post this so I thought I would try the off topic section first as it doesn't really pertain to investing.

Currently, I'm in a job that I don't really enjoy. I have always be...

BP Family,

My day job is in the IT field, and I have experienced firsthand the many challenges of starting out in the real estate business while maintaining a demanding full time job. After being the prototyp...