Hello BP!I tried searching on the forum for someone in a similar situation, but I didn't find much. My life story starts when I got a degree in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA in Finance so I would have a resume tha...

I've recently moved back to Pensacola, Florida and I'm helping my friend by rentals in Baldwin County, Alabama. Helping my friend has reignited my desire to take action for myself in real estate. HOWEVER, I don't know...

Hi BP'ers,I have been working in Human resources for a while (recruiter) and I have been reading on BP because I have a couple of rental properties (2 SFR, 1 Duplex). For some time now I had been struggling to figure ...

The other day I was giving thought to this question, "Why visit and participate on Bigger Pockets?"

For me there are a number of reasons.
1) It is an opportunity to share what I have learned and help where I can
2) ...

Hello to all,I just recently introduced myself to the forum and decided that I’ll take a moment to provide some background and forward looking information as to my involvement in the R/E investing world. Perhaps it ...

Hey Guys,

As part of DIY discussion, how do you manage your own property and why (or why not) you prefer (or do not prefer) property management professionals to handle it?

Do you use any property management softwa...

Hey everyone,

I had a quick question for BP's Chicago-based investors. Wanted to know if anyone here is involved in an REI club located in the actual city of Chicago. I've done some basic searches for this, but have ...

Hi, I am new to the Bigger Pockets community, but not new to REI. First, sorry if this is a long post, but I've been really into writing lately and hope you can bare with me and hope you may see some of yourself in m...

I’m an Accountant by trade, but as long as I can remember I’ve always wanted to own real estate. Over the years I’ve read many books and understand conceptually how it all works, but I’m definitely lacking real world ...

Hi, this is my first post. I have looked through the forums for advice on the above question but was hoping for more advice, pitfalls to be aware or things members whom have gone through this transition wish they woul...