Bethany Peysen
New here-Living in DFW-Investing in WF, TX & Lawton, OK
Hello,Sort of new here...We have been investing and managing about 3 years now. I currently have 4 rental properties, 2 in TX and 2 in Oklahoma. Taxes and ROI are much better in Oklahoma. We had 1 short sale which was...
Gino Barbaro
What Qualities Do You Look For In A Coach/Mentor
Hi everyone,Many people on BP are seeking a mentor to help them with investing in real estate. My question is what qualities and or skill set do you look for in a mentor. What are you looking to get from the relatio...
Frank S.
Rich Dad, Poor Dad Review - Lies and Deception Within
It's my honest opinion that "Bob" Kiyosaki is nothing but a clown in the financial porn circus. Perhaps, I gave the climactic ending of my message ahead of time. Perhaps.After many references in the podcasts, I decide...
Mark Milbrandt
New York City Newb. Should I get MBA?
Hi all,As the heading entails I am pretty much a total newb in the REI scene but am looking for any way to learn and start investing. I am currently a 24 year old architect in NYC but I have decided I want to change c...
Curtis Bonsignore
What has BiggerPockets done for you?
I was wondering what BiggerPockets has done for it's new and seasoned users. What has site made possible for you?
Logan Karanovich
Advice for a New Real Estate Investor
Hi BP members! I am a new member looking for some advice. Recently came into some money and am looking to invest in real estate. Tired of paying rent instead of building equity. Any advice and guidance would be much ...
Alex Zweydoff
Exploring Additional Services That Could Be Offered by Property Managers
As a professional property manager myself, I understand the essential tasks that investors are looking for from their property manager, like rent collection, maintenance, and tenant screening. However, the role of a p...
Don Konipol
What Education is Necessary for a Successful Real Estate Career?
A large majority of people new to real estate and wanting to make some aspect of real estate their full time “career” get it all wrong. They’re misled by the hype from the “cult” created by would be mentors advertisi...
Dmitriy Fomichenko
Getting in trouble with self-directed IRA?
One of CPAs we work with sent me their client who have gotten themselves in some trouble with their self-directed IRA.
The client opened self-directed IRA with IRA Resources Trust Company. Then he created an LLC wit...
Ken Van Haitsma Jr
Using a Business Name without Filing a Formal Business
I will be purchasing my first property in the next month or two so I want to set up business accounts with my bank to keep all of my REI money separate from personal money. I've read all the arguments for and against...