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currently getting ready to finally start investing since i live in california, i plan to start out of state and really considering houston as a option. I will be planning a trip to houston soon to see if i can find a ...
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Hello Biggerpockets! I have found my first seller who is ready to sell. They have lived in the property for many years and I do not believe they have a mortgage. I know a little bit about wholesaling however I do not ...
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I just watched a video today about a company called 101 financial. Most of it was basic stuff about how banks make money off our money etc. But there was something very interesting technique the company founder (Alan ...
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While re-reading one of my favorite books Rich Dad Poor Dad, I came across a powerful quote that speaks directly to pessimists and those influenced by their inactivity."WARNING: Don't listen to poor or frightened peop...
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Has anyone had success trading stock options?
If so how did you learn?
Books? Any recommendations on what ones?
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My first post while riding the ripple of closing on my first investment propertyWhy?I followed the path I was taught since grammar school: go to school, get a job, live below your means, save your money, retire. While...
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Hi, guys and gals, alike. I am new to this industry with learning still my number one agenda before taken most actions. I have seriously been interested in this for a while now and still trying to gain as much knowled...
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It sounds ridiculous I know, but I'm dead serious. I know almost nothing about real estate, I live in the only home I've ever bought and before that the only property I've ever rented.
But I know...
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I've been a realtor for 5 years this May and I've really been dissatisfied with the job for 2 1/2 years. I've been trying to work myself out of that side of the job and into investing. I'm trying to focus on short s...
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Hey everyone, I was looking into buying a duplex or single family home in a small college town of about 20,000 people and the school size is about 30,000. During the summer 90% of the university students leave, not su...