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We decided to take the plunge. A year ago my wife and I outlined three different plans we could take to start investing. We were all set to go with a very conservative plan when some very unsettling events happened in...
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Hey there,Currently, as I make my goals and work towards completing my actionable steps, I am trying to find the best strategy for me to complete in order to start purchasing buy and hold properties. Like many others...
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All, I am not sure if I will be yelled at starting this spin-off topic to my other "how do I just start topic (https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/12/topics/253794-how-do-i-just-start). I will remove this if I have a...
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Hello financially intelligent peopleHow do you not let your expenses grow with your income? This question has been on my mind lately due to significant changes in my financial situation (for the better, luckily).Let m...
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I closed escrow on the sale of my very first flip back in January. Craziness of life got in the way and I never got around to posting about it here. However, I figured it was time. I SERIOUSLY credit BP for some of th...
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Hello all, I’m brand new here. I am 18 looking to begin my real estate journey. I read “How to Invest in Real Estate” and am currently reading “The Book on Rental Property Investing” and I have a basic plan for how I ...
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Hello again. Brand new investor. I keep getting caught up in these "webinars" which most have really good information, but they ALL have holes. They all have a sob story and they all make you pay for their "secret". H...
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Hello,I've found several articles about the newbie commercial investor and how we should begin. Some of the articles I've read mentions to begin making offers. Is this the first step or is there a bridge to connect me...
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I've been having a conversation with Josh about something I've been thinking about for a long time and wanted to get your folks' input on something I suggested to him....
Most new people need so...
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I’m eager to meet other investors to learn this business. I will take any advice on how to start. The pros and cons the do’s and don’t. I have been studying real estate and investing and I’m seeking passive income an...