![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1609044/small_1621514128-avatar-phillipe15.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello, my name is Phillip Erickson. I have just begun my journey in real estate investing, and am working towards getting the knowledge for doing my first deal.
I am married, and have 2 beautiful daughters. My wife i...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2386584/small_1696169902-avatar-christianr268.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I am a super beginner and I have one condo that I'm remodeling myself. As I begin on this grand adventure, we call real estate investing, what are the real estate growth methods that I should know about?I've heard of ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2214832/small_1628066553-avatar-christopherm837.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I have been wanting to invest in rental property for quite a while, researching and gathering information. I want to increase my passive income so i can start my retirement early and learn more about how my money can ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2508074/small_1694663161-avatar-angm2.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
heres my story been on workers comp for the last year and a half due to spinal fusion surgery. I sustained back injury on the job. I have two investment properties one in NJ and one in Philadelphia. I'm not looking t...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/558790/small_1621492569-avatar-maikil.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Greetings, My wife in I have started a company with real estate investing. I am an electrician and all my co workers want to do is fix up properties. To further immerse my family in a life style that is calling us,...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1143730/small_1694765731-avatar-hungt6.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Greetings all!Apologies if the title or subject is a little confusing. New here and new to all things REI. Essentially, I currently live in NY with my wife. Her job requires us to live in NY. She wants to buy a prope...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2270498/small_1712943803-avatar-joyd47.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I am curious to know, with the way inflation is rising. How is everyone doing on their rehab budgets? Have you been able to maintain similar pricing for the work you are contracting or are you seeing a significant inc...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1434848/small_1739146923-avatar-prasp.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello All
I live in SoCal - Torrance.
My dilemma - Assume I have saved $150k in cash for REI
Option A - Do I invest the 150k as down payment in 1 deal ( say a duplex in torrance if I ever find one ) as a 20% down ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2390402/small_1710104037-avatar-richardb602.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I went to Binghamton University for my undergrad many moons ago. I know a lot of the tenants there are students and they make the properties cash flow very well. However, with all the zoning, interest rates, and risin...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2150909/small_1695585655-avatar-michaelc1992.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi all,
A few friends and I are trying to get started in our real estate investing journey and want to focus on cash flow from rental properties. Unfortunately, we live in Southern California, and we don't have the r...