![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1873882/small_1621516312-avatar-rayh105.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi everyone I am new to the BP community and REI. When it comes to home renovations for fix and flip or fix and rent would you recommend hiring contractors or doing as much of the renovations yourself if you have the ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1531407/small_1686952754-avatar-dlinger101.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi everyone!I've been trying to get started as a real estate investor so I can create financial freedom for my both my wife and me.I work full time in sales that mostly takes place in Houston, Texas which I've heard i...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2314036/small_1721318708-avatar-camfowle.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I was just wondering if trying to fund 1.5 million dollars is possible. I think the best route to take is the private money route but are there any other ways to fund that would work better? What are the best ways to ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/8530/small_1621348569-avatar-ingrid.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Since I mostly just look and give instructions to the Super, it was a real "turn back the clock" moment for me recently when I was trying to meet an inspection deadline-not enough manpower to get everything done. The...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/25367/small_1621363228-avatar-jonk.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I was listening to a talk radio show about entrepreneurship and this question came up: What is the most important job of an entrepreneur? Without hesitation the guest/guru replied “marketing, too many of us get ca...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/139606/small_1621418953-avatar-jausdemore.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello fellow investors,Have any of you used fee based (percentage or flat fee) tax protesting companies successfully?Or, have you protested yourself and saved some money by doing so?Any practical tips either way would...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2839861/small_1695068656-avatar-nicholasm568.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello everyone! My name is Nicholas and i am 20 years old.I've been listening to bigger pockets podcasts and keeping up for a while but I've just now finally joined!I bought my very first property (a duplex) this week...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/438016/small_1682373067-avatar-artm5.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I bought a duplex that was a gut rehab and I'm working on getting the downstairs unit rent ready. I put in appliances and installed closet shelving and window dressings. I'd like to put in a kitchen backsplash, but it...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/190578/small_1621432103-avatar-fortwayneinvest.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Okay this may seemed weird so follow me here. I see so many people talking about how they are trying to work themselves out of there job. To get passive income. First not sure how passive my real estate is, but its be...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/287257/small_1723718947-avatar-danm7.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Just trying to do this whole thing making less than $50,000 in my day job. I cant find realtors that want to work with me because i can only buy something super cheap. Nothing to buy within 20min. of where i live. ...