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Hi guys,Happy and Healthy 2021 to you all!!I’m a full time employee in an insurance company and I’m planing to start investing in real state this year. I also live in Miami where the properties are simply too expensiv...
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Hi everyone,Despite long term interest, I have only now felt ready to start investing. I live in the Bay Area in CA and the market is incredibly expensive. I work a full-time W-2 job and have good income but I'm not c...
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Hi Bigger Pockets!! I currently own a commercial property that I run my barbershop out of, and lease chairs to 4 additional stylists. I am wanting to move into the residential side of real estate, but can't decide on...
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HEY BP. I am new to BP. I have been a nurse for the last 8 years and have decided that it's no longer fullfillig. I have been in healthcare a total of 18yrs. My sister, niece and I have decided we would like to in...
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First of all, this is a great website and forum. I'm just now posting after being a member for some time. I have learned a great deal so far from the various posts. They provide a lot of immediately useful info. I am...
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In a nut shell, I have a property under contract. I can do this deal by myself, however, I am willing to partner with a friend who is interested in learning the ropes of REI. He cannot invest himself because of his dt...
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Looking to finally get started with investing after a couple years of soaking in as much as I could about Real estate. Having a hard time deciding where to invest most likely using the BRRRR strategy. How did you pick...
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Are the costs of a 1099 contractor fully tax-deductible in the process of doing business on rentals, BRRRR, or flips?More specifically, I'm looking at entering into an agreement with a contractor where their fee will ...
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Hi everyone. We are building our team in the Harrisburg, PA area and are looking for recommendations for property management companies. Thank you in advance for your suggestions.Sincerely,Rommel
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Hello! I am new to real estate, and ready to learn! I'm really interested in creative financing, some rentals, and commercial real estate. I'm excited to be here, and meet some like minded individuals. A little bit ab...