![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/309598/small_1621443352-avatar-kennethc6.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Call this a humble brag if you'd like, but I wanted to share our story and hope it can inspire more to do the same as we did. Plus, we should all take a moment in our journeys and celebrate the achievements, even if t...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/371815/small_1694928221-avatar-stephens21.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello BP. I am looking into section 8 in Illinois in Will county (Joliet). As I was looking up the HUD advertised rates I have noticed in 2016 through 2018 the amount has been dropping. (Example 2 bed rents in 2016...
5:00
So I wake up this morning to run out and check out a cottage that I have just purchased out of foreclosure when im done with it it will sell for about $80,000 and I got it for $24,000, to finish more than likely...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/824437/small_1622260501-avatar-jonathanr97.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello BP community. I’m about halfway through a book called “Life’s Greatest Lessons” by Hal Urban and am at a moment for pause and reflection. I’m reflecting on my real estate journey so far and deciding proper balan...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/318757/small_1621443884-avatar-bohlsen.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi folks, Looking to get peoples thoughts on wine rack cabinets and rental units. Cabinet guy can sell for same price or less then normal cabinet so considering adding in units that have plenty of cabinet space. Ar...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/27591/small_1693278372-avatar-brighterdays.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I know there are people on BP that invest in all sorts of properties, boat slips, parking lots, houseboats, as well as SFR, MFR, New Construction, Fix/flip, notes, etc. What do YOU invest in, and WHY? Also, what is yo...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/354520/small_1621446218-avatar-ricks12.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello,My name is Rick Santasiere, and I got into real estate as a realtor in 2006, probably the worst year to get it. I enjoyed it, but enjoyed the thought of real estate investment even more, but just didn't know wh...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/216815/small_1621433921-avatar-ciscobuyer.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello Team BP.First of all I want to thank everyone who contributes to this forum. I have not found another site that celebrates, supports and encourages the members to this degree. This is where I go to reinforce h...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/683833/small_1621495401-avatar-christopherv22.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello fellow BP'ers! I'm planning on starting a direct mail campaign and was hoping I can get some input from those who have tried this. I'm looking at using a scratch-off style of postcard with an incentive to get th...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/267820/small_1707842389-avatar-jorgea3.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
What are your thoughts are about personally working remotely?
Also, if you are a business owner how you feel about your team working remotely?In order for remote work to be successful in any company, the business ow...