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Hi everyone! First time using the forums :)I'm a 25-year-old software engineer looking to leverage the power that real estate and more specifically, house hacking, provides. I want to absorb as much knowledge as I can...
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So I've been doing a some research about getting started in real estate and I'm pretty sure that house hacking a small multi- family duplex would be a great way to get involved. I do not have much money, especially si...
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I get a lot of new investor clients who are hypnotized into thinking the only way to make money in Real Estate is to flip houses. I try to convince them that the long term wealth is in Rentals and they should be focus...
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Hi, all!I just wanted to introduce myself. I am a newbie real estate investor from Miami, Florida. I am interested in buy-and-hold residential real estate in the South Florida area. I have been interested in real e...
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Hey Everyone, Honestly just looking to take a dip in what I know are undoubtedly deep waters. The idea of real estate investing both intrigues and terrifies me. Any guidance is welcome!
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I just mentioned in another thread that boredum was probably the reason for my varied experience. Thinking back, when I got out of the military I was an agent for Metropolitian Insurance. I had a sales manager who tol...
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Hey BP,We are listing our home for sale and expect to net $500,000 after paying off HELOC, closing costs, taxes etc. We are fortunate enough to have a decent income and flexible living circumstances for the next coup...
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I'm curious if anyone else is attending his retreat? It's a full-day, virtual retreat to set goals in all areas of life (money, career, health, recreation, etc.) and can be done from anywhere.I am not a goal setter. I...
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It seem like @Dennis M. from Erie, PA hasn't posted for about a month.
He used to be on a lot.
He says he rents in some very tough areas.
Hope he's ok and didn't run into any trouble.
Hey Dennis, are you out ther...
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Hello to all my BP friends out there.I am interested in hosting a handful of people at my home office in January. I'd like to keep it going from there as our relationships grow. I am seeking highly motivated individ...