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Hello BP!!I am new to real estate investing and I was told BP was the 1st stop I should make if I want to build a network and learn from others. I am currently a banker and I have worked in finance for 5 years. My g...
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Hey There -So I just joined BP as a premium better and the site looks awesome, lots of useful info and tips as opposed to other REI investment sites I have seen that are pure fluff.A little background on me born and b...
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Hello everybody! My name is Jeevon Jones Jr. I'm a newbie from Washington, DC. I attend University of District of Columbia I'm an Management of Info Systems Major. I recently just read the Ultimate Guide Beginners Gui...
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Hello Bigger pockets people!My name is Aria and I am a new (yet extremely enthusiastic) member of the bigger pockets community. I am currently based out of New York City but I am originally from Miami, Florida. I am c...
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My name is Thom Rohde and I am from New Kent, Va near Richmond and Williamsburg. I'm new to the site and new to investing. I want to start investing but I have 2 MAJOR hurdles : 1- I have poor credit. 2- I have equit...
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Hello my name is Alderban, I am very glad to enroll to bigger pockets, I works doing Interior remodeling I love houses, but my goal is to become a real estate investor full time, I have no money to start, but my plan ...
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That you are increasing rent!The tenant takes great care of the property, has been there 2 years and I haven’t raised rents but definitely need to. She only contacts me when it’s a big thing happening and she usually ...
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Hello BP Community! Newbie to the forums here, just wanted to introduce myself. Started down this path by signing up for one of those expensive courses (gulp)! Have read a fair amount of books and ebooks on investi...
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Hello,I'm Lucas, a native of Portland, Oregon, and first-time home buyer as of 2010. My wife and I got married in 2013, and we are looking to turn our current home into a rental investment property and then buy a new...
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Hi,It's nice to virtually meet you all. I apologize for not having a photo - but I'm having difficulty with uploading one. I'll put it out there as soon as I'm able :)My husband and I are thinking we'll start out wi...