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I'd like to start an open discussion on a topic that is near and dear to my heart: fear of risk. I have struggled with this my whole life, and am kinda getting sick of this fear I have, so I've been taking steady step...
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Hello BiggerPockets Community!
My name is John and I wanted to get some starter advice regarding a matter I am currently dealing with as I plan my way on starting my investment career.
Currently, I have never owned...
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I'm looking to do long term buy and hold proverbially section 8 but I'm ready to get into the game so I'm throwing this into the ether
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👉👉One of the biggest lessons I've learned over the last ten years.💰Money is NOT what we should be chasing.🏁Money is the RESULT and BYPRODUCT Of us doing the right👍 things, consistently,For 🫵OURSELVES, our bodies and 🧠...
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Hi, I’ve been looking into house hacking as a way to supplement my income and eventually gain financial freedom so I can be a present at-home mom. It would be my first home purchase, I have no debt and qualify for $25...
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I have read a lot of books in finance and real estate since my early 20s, but one thing that has always been consistent in my readings for the past 18 years is the wealth profile of millionaires. In chart above you ca...
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I went for a walk yesterday in the nicer parts of this town, in Shadyside where the money is in such deep pockets that it's mildewed. It's as high as $1400 a month over there to rent a 1-bedroom, unheard-of prices for...
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DISCLOSURE: I am a newbie of newbies, who wants REI to be the vehicle to provide income to provide a better life for my family and to fund a better retirement down the road. I am most interested in the power of choi...
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Hi everyone, I wanted to get some advice from everyone.
I recently bought a property in Chicago and I inherited the tenant. The house is a section 8 house and the tenant has been there for 6 years. She is a 65 year ...
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Hello all you experienced BPers!Myself and a business partner are hoping to start an LLC (If you all think we need to, that is) so that we can spread the risk and accomplish more in our real estate investing adventure...