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James G. Is Buying a home for idiots?
9 January 2018 | 198 replies

Hi BP. I’ve heard a lot of real estate investors, including Grant Cardone, say that buying a home is one of the worst financial decisions you can make. What is everyone’s thoughts in this matter?

I know that house ha...

Kevin H. Crypto has better growth and passive income over real estate?
22 August 2023 | 114 replies

Honest question, why lockup your money in real estate when over the past decade crypto (bitcoin) has better returns and you can now earn passive income and are much more liquid than buying a home? I am moving more an...

Ben Toth Thoughts on Exp Realty?
11 September 2021 | 169 replies

To my sisters and brothers in the real estate biz - I'm considering joining Exp Realty and curious to hear your thoughts - positive and negative - on this company/their approach. On the one hand, the stock options, ag...

Joshua D. Help my wife and I solve this FIGHT. Should I get a W-2 job?
24 August 2018 | 155 replies

Hello all.    My wife and I are having a disagreement that we need you to weigh in on.  Here is what we are having a hard time with:We started dating in 2012, and I've always held a W-2 job of some kind. I hated the l...

Jason C. How many units do you own?
29 January 2023 | 267 replies

I’m curious to see who exactly visits bigger pockets. Is it mostly newbie/wanna-be investors or more seasoned/experienced investors?

If you are investing, are you in state or out of state?

I’ll start by answering m...

Zachary Jensen Wife doesn't want to increase rents
8 February 2022 | 117 replies

I'm just about to close on my first rental property (house-hacking a duplex in a small town outside of San Diego, CA).  The previous Landlord raised rents 3-5% every year on this property, so it is currently rented fo...

Thuy Pham-Satrappe Do you invest in high crime areas?
19 February 2024 | 145 replies

For those of you who actively choose to invest in high crime areas, what do you make sure to factor into your numbers? -higher vacancy-higher possibility of turnover -hiring a property management company with skill an...

Scott V. Just put a deposit on a sports car. Am I a complete dummy here?
6 January 2020 | 165 replies

I'm totally prepared to get my ass grilled based on the title of this thread but that's fine. Please share your honest opinions. Here is the situation:
- I'm a complete car nut. I spend a lot of my free time research...

Ryan Rogers BRRR Poll Question: With break even cash flow, Yay or Nay?
18 April 2016 | 179 replies

Hey all!Hypothetical but very a real question:With little to no money to start your REI career.  If you could perform the BRRR strategy, factoring in ALL EXPENSES.  Cap Ex., Vacancies, Etc...And broke dead even to beg...

Rodney Lorenzo The bad neighborhood I invested in may kill my investment
2 January 2024 | 90 replies

The urge to get into real estate pushed me to invest in a 6 unit building in a neighborhood that I didn't think was that bad. I thought, the cash flow could be good so why not. This was a year ago. Now, my PM is strug...