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Hey guys, my name is Aaron Bush, and I'm from Des Moines, Iowa. I'm embarrassed to say I know very very little about real estate, but I'm trying to learn more, and I know bigger pockets is a great way to do that. I've...
If you compare these professions, which one would be easiest to make money on average? Which one would make the most money per hour on average?1. Real Estate Agent2. Real Estate Investor3. Doctor (assuming 300k per ye...
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I'm currently trying to decide on if I should borrow money from my 401K or use a HELOC. Please share you thoughts!Let
say that I'm able to use my 401K to borrow $30K. The other alternative
would be for me to trans...
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Hello guys,
I have a friend who has a home in a very prime location. It's literally across the street from a top medical university. My friend was living in this home up until his mother passed and has since moved b...
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Just wondering what’s the best way to pay a contractor/handyman. I currently use Zelle, and want to know the best practices when it comes to handling payments, especially since I have to send my contractor a 1099. Tha...
Hello Everyone, I am interested to see what credit cards you all have used for your business that have the best perks/rewards. In my real estate business, I have been fix n flipping houses or using the BRRRR method. ...
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20 years in the business, I met some good and bad people in the real estate circle. Shady contractors, loan officers and 5 people I personally know, have gone to prison for running ponzi schemes. The money is great at...
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Hi BP Community,
Does anyone have advice for someone like me who really likes working in their business, but needs to shift more to working on their business?
So here's a little background. I recently purchased my f...
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Hey Hey guys! I’m back for more wisdom and guidance!!Okay so I close on my first fix and flip in 8 days, and I met a guy who asked me if he could have my business card because he’s having a hard time finding contracto...
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I am at a point in my investing where I need to network and find a partner with money or someone to invest money in deals with me. How does someone who is less sociable find people to help fund deals? Do you tend to l...