Karen Harris
Newbie from Radford, VA
Hello, everyone! My name is Karen Harris and I’m very new to BiggerPockets and to the world of RE investing. My background is in banking and direct sales. Have not yet purchased an investment property, but I’ve been e...
Dave Poeppelmeier
I escaped my J.O.B. with Real Estate!
I cannot believe the day is almost here. Tomorrow, December 5th, I will retire after 20 years as a Physical Therapist. Most people would say "I can't believe you're just leaving that career!" Yes, I received a B.S. in...
Lucas Mills
How did the 2007 housing bubble affect investors of buy and hold?
First, I'm confused as to what exactly caused the housing bubble of 2007. It sounds like people were unable to pay their mortgages, thus resulting in foreclosure, but why were they suddenly unable to pay in the first ...
Jack B.
Who here pulled the trigger and retired?
Why did you decide to retire at that point?What kind of cash flow did you have?What kind of equity did you have?Did you relocate to a lower cost of living area to do it?Did you move into a house hack situation to reti...
Rocky Rock
Difference between Real estate crowdfunding vs Syndication?
I'm new to this kind of real estate, was trying to do some research but still not able to get the difference. Like, after Targeted hold period - what happens? You get money back? Or if you want to get your money back ...
Nathan Gesner
HUD Issues New Service Animal Guidance
HUD issued a new notice regarding service animals and reasonable accommodations under the Fair Housing Act.CLICK HERE for the official announcement from HUDThis guide provides housing providers with a set of best prac...
Sharon Rosendahl
Looking for referrals and opinions on any city in OH
Hi,I'm preparing to sell a 2 unit property in WA state and want to 1031 to a more landlord friendly place. We prefer being on the fringe of a larger city as we really don't understand city people that well and find it...
Account Closed
Business Name & Marketing
Hello Fellow BP Pros:A friend of mine (@Sean Sayler) & I have decided & committed to invest in real estate. We are both fairly young and neither of us have a lot of working capital. We both have full time jobs...
Salil J.
Risk tenants moving out or take a lower rent?
Hi BP folks,Looking for some advice here. I acquired a duplex (one 2Bd/1ba, one 3Bd/1ba) in the Holly Hill / Hilltop area near West Frankin Elementary school in April 2021. It came with good long-term tenants who have...
Kayla Elliott
Changing the Retirement Mindset
How does one get past the idea of NOT having a traditional retirement account and into the mentality of leaning on rentals to consistently bring in cash flow? Grew up in a traditional household and trying to break fre...