Brian Nordman
Is Whole Life Insurance a smart investment to diversify?
Alright, so I've done some research into Whole Life Insurance and I think it has some awesome benefits. In my research though it seems to be pretty equal between the people who strongly advise against it and for it. O...
Phil Sharp
Buy-and-hold philosophies: Cash flow vs Appreciation
On some other threads, there seems to be an underlying debate or difference in philosophy around buy-and-hold investment strategy: In one camp, the goal is to invest in high appreciation areas, even though they are h...
Sylvia B.
Hello, I'm a slumlord
We had a conversation with a guy today and it went something like this:"Hey I saw you hauling some lumber the other day. Whatcha building?""We bought a rental house and I was fixing a safety hazard." (Concrete step at...
Gareth Fisher
What you wont hear any investor tell you
I have been involved with flipping properties since early 2000s. First subbing out as a carpenter for several local investors and builders. When the market dropped out in 2008. Everyone I knew including myself we...
Joe S.
Who is investing in their own physical health?
So for the last year or so, I have been thinking more about physical health. I’ll be 50 in less than a year. Overall I do not personally know any active, long-term investors that actually smoke. Maybe they are there I...
Kim Durst
General: Do you rent or own the home you currently live in?
Curious question. Wondering what the thoughts are out there about investors who are also renters. Anyone? We're looking at going back to renting yet, wish to continue on our investing ventures.
Andrew Smith
Where are you buying for cashflowing properties today?
I'm curious where Bigger Pockets buy and hold investors are finding cashflow these days.
Carlos Ptriawan
Don't become passive investors
If there's one thing I learnt from the massive crash of CRE in 2023(and 2024) is that "Do not become passive investors". WHen you are passive investor, you become the dumb money , your money is being misused or misman...
Dion DePaoli
Why to invest in Notes?
I am not sure there is really a good thread here in BP which address this question. I know there are many blogs but those do not provide expanded conversations around the idea, IMO. If you are a seasoned, new or pot...
Josephine Wilson
Why are people buying at these prices?
Newbie question here: I'm looking to buy a Class A triplex or quad within 10 minutes of my house and doing property management and maintenance myself. I live close to a large university. Of the 20 recently-sold small ...