Future Investor: What’s the first step in becoming a real estate investor?
Me: Why.
Future Investor: Because I want to start investing. So what’s the first step?
Me: Why.
Future Investor: I just told you. Because ...

First off love this community and glad to be a member, I have been on the site for about a month or so and have learned a ton, something new every day.  A big thanks to all the knowledgeable people who contribute.A li...

Hello everyone,Looking to get some feedback as I'm very interested in making real estate a second job for me. I work full time as a branch manager for a major bank and am realizing that this is a job that will not hel...

I'm preparing to purchase a business and the owner wants a flat purchase price and will charge zero interest on the loan. Her attorney told her she is REQUIRED by federal law to charge a minimum 2.75% interest or els...

Hi there,I am writing seeking advice on what to do in this in between time and whether I should buy a primary residence first or a rental property first. My husband and I plan to get into buy and hold properties and e...

Hi all, new landlord here. This applicant recently divorced with one kid and 2 dogs. She was a stay-home mom and has no income. As part of the divorce, they are selling the house, and it is under contract (verified th...

Hello,
New here and looking for some advice and following through with a vacation townhome.
In Feb of '21 we put some earnest down on a new townhome that had a complete date of Spring '22. That got delayed a few tim...

When I find a MF deal that we want to purchase, needing help of partners to help with downpayment and possible upfront CapEx money to address deferred maintenance on a property (roof, exterior, etc), what is the best ...

I have a condo in downtown Sacramento a few blocks from the new arena. It appraised at 300k with 150k in equity. I am debating on doing a 1031 with the property for 3 out of state rentals that cashflow 250-400/month e...

I am trying to decide if real estate is the correct avenue for my future or if I should stick with more traditional investment options. Here is how I got to Bigger Pockets:I bought a foreclosure when I was 18. It was ...