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I live in Houston for the last 17 years and for the last 4-5 years and accelerated pace in the last 3 years, I have seen so many stores closed and never been rented by any company. This is all over the city. We have ...
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Hey guys, was just curious about what people think are the best university majors/minors for those who decide to take the formal education path, but want to eventually become full time real estate investors. I see a l...
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Hello everyone, I am a 32-year-old normal guy who works at a full-time job as a graphic designer and I want to get into real
estate. The main reason for this is I want to be financially independent. To be specific,...
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Hi allI have been a plus member for about 3 years, this website is a great source of information , I hope this time , it will help me personally.This is my story:I am 56 years old, I have lived in NJ all my immigrant ...
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Hello Everyone, This is my first post, I am a new investor in the Baton Rouge Area. Currently working as a Constuction Project Manager. I have a family friend who is selling half a duplex (vacant). He states he just d...
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Hello Bigger PocketsA little over a year ago I started my real estate investment journey. I started to consciously save/invest my money as I prepared myself to make my first investment in real estate. I studied, read,...
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Dear BP community - my question is simple (and hopefully not a dumb one). When one visits an unfamiliar neighborhood, what are some things to look out for, either good or bad? I'm specifically asking about the neig...
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Hello fellow Ontario investors!
looking for your experience and wisdom regarding screening and selecting tenants in Ontario.
I own a legal duplex in Barrie Ontario since 2014.
in recent years, I had a few great ten...
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Hello! I'm excited and looking forward to participating on BiggerPockets. I want to learn, network and build my team of professionals who are experienced in non-local and international properties. As a dual Canadian/...