Fernando E.
What’s your take on Uncle Robert Kiyosaki’s advice on 401K?
Hi BPers,I’ve been reading up and revisiting Uncle Robert Kiyosaki’s books and listening to his videos. His lessons on 401K is really interesting and against the traditional teaching. Basically from my understanding ...
J. Lamar Ferren
A New Breed Investor From Northern VA Says Hello!
Big Hello to the Bigger Pockets Community!
First off, I just want to say how excited I am to be apart of this community and glad to see that Bigger Pockets has really stepped up their game over th...
Jasmine Claye
Despite the economy .... I quit my full-time job!
Today I quit my full-time job. I doubt I will regret this decision as I got tired of the job after working there for a month.
I see my local real estate school has an upcoming broker course that I am considering enr...
Jerry Happoldt
Renter Bent and Cracked Garage Door
Renter moved out and left the prop dirty, one hole in drywayll, cat piss on baseboards ect. However the garage door has a few small dents, and 2 vertical cracks. How do I approach this, I want to charge them but fee...
Bradley Swett
First investment... a base hit
Investment Info:
Single-family residence other investment in El Mirage.
Purchase price: $202,626
Cash invested: $25,833
This was a short-term appreciation play and rent out in the meantime. It only c...
Stephen Swanson
Estimating Maintenance & Capex Costs in Bay Area - Older Building
Hi All,I'm looking for a house hack in the Bay Area (SFH with ADU or 2-4 multi), probably an older building that is in good to rehabbed shape, in the $500K-$900K range. Rules of thumb of monthly 5-15% of rents for C...
Heather Dickey
First Time Buyer? What should I start with?
Hey everyone! I just turned 27 and have begun thinking about investing. I was peeking at a 2 unit building for $250k that would have a good return (could maybe get $3k rent/mo) Is that too ambitious for my first time?...
Evan Jacobs
Mentorship
Hello everyone,I'm looking for some input from investors new and old (seasoned, I should say). How did everyone acquire mentors or start relationships with them? It has to be more than just touring every REIA in your ...
Vic Oyedeji
A class C location for good cashflow, or no?
I heard a tip from one of the guests of episode #300 of the BiggerPockets podcast that said it's better to invest in a better location (class B and up) while getting less cashflow, than to invest in a class C (and bel...
Anthony Van Gilder
Partnerships in Real Estate Investing
What is the best way to start looking for someone to partner up with on a deal? Being a new investor what is the best way I can add value to that partnership?