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Has anyone else noticed the increasing number of people on Bigger Pockets requesting financing, especially to tap into the equity of their current portfolio? I’m seeing a significant uptick in this trend, and it's got...
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I currently live in Chicago and I want to get started with real estate investing, specifically house hacking. Does anyone familiar with the area have any tips on getting started? Mostly I want to know more about how t...
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Has anyone used WealthAbility? Worth the money? Did you get good advice? Thoughts? Any other tax strategist referral?
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After looking back on the past couple of years and reading similar stories, I wanted to share some of my story.In mid-2014 I was turning 30, had recently changed positions and was beginning to realize that my financia...
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Well, the title says it all. I have never owned my own home but I feel it would be a great way to break into Real Estate Investing, but where do I start? How do I find a duplex, triplex, or 4plex to house hack? Shou...
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I have been on and off with getting my real estate license due to life events and other things. I basically have 2 courses left and the license exam and will add that I have had some success in sales but being 31 now ...
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Hello BP family!I am a first timer from Nor Cal. I have talked with several turnkey providers and have settled on Norada real estate investments going forward. Originally, I was interested in sfh's to build my wealth ...
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I have been networking and there are no clubs or meetups anywhere near me, and I keep getting great deals but cant find a sponsor. Ive had some act like they want to, I do work for them, then they ghost me after using...
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I've heard the Short Term Market cooled off quite a bit over the last year or so, wanted to see what you all are seeing in your markets.
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Hi folks, I'm new to RE investing and plan to purchase my first rental property. I live in the city of San Diego. I'm looking for both appreciation and cash flow. Looks like I may not be able to afford properties in t...