Carlos Ptriawan
Don't become passive investors
If there's one thing I learnt from the massive crash of CRE in 2023(and 2024) is that "Do not become passive investors". WHen you are passive investor, you become the dumb money , your money is being misused or misman...
Adam Widder
Where to store rental reserves?
We're going on 3 properties, and I'm wondering where others store their reserves for their rental properties? My general rule of thumb was 6 months of PITI, which I have in a savings account. As we go to 3 properties,...
Amy McBirney
Just starting out...deal analysis guidance needed in Fresno, CA!
Hello,
My name is Amy and I am located in Fresno, California. I'm a veterinarian with an interest in finding my first rental property investment!! I've been listening to the Bigger Pockets podcasts and webinars fo...
David Zheng
Retired at the Age of 28 with a Lambo :)
Hey BP!I just wanted to share some super exciting news with you guys! I started Real Estate Investing at the end of Dec, 2015 and joined Bigger Pockets around the same time. While working a Full Time job as a Wells F...
Charles A.
Why I sold Cleveland.
What's going on BP!It's been a minute.I wrote previous member blog articles about transitioning from duplexes and four-plexes into apartment building investing. We did that in 2 markets simultaneously:Jacksonville FL ...
Chaz Mathias
Should you Protect your Assets with a Prenup?
Hi All,I wanted to begin a discussion on prenuptial agreements when bringing assets into a new marriage. I know this is a controversial topic, however I thought that the BiggerPockets community was the best place to b...
Steve Hodgdon
My 1st NPN
I'm new to note investing and decided to take a learn by doing approach. I own some commercial real estate, ran a property management business for a while (ugh!) and owned a collection agency for 17 years. So distres...
Catherine R.
Was the Sellers Agent Ethical or not?
So we were under contract for a house. Our closing date got pushed. My realtor had us sign extensions and sent them to the sellers agent. I believe they signed one of them. But the closing date got pushed 2 more times...
Scott E.
Are Hotels Better than Airbnbs?
In most markets short term rental supply is high. And a big issue is that a good amount of the supply is from new 'investors' chasing what they thought was a get-rich-quick scheme. So the market not only has an unbala...
Uzma Abdullah
What would you do with $500k? Buy your own house or invest?
Hello BP family - my husband and I are looking for some advice on whether we should buy our own home in Southern California (specifically Orange County) or whether we keep paying rent and invest out of state to build ...