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Hello BP members:I am a newbie to REI, even though I’ve owned a 40 unit apartment complex for over 10 years. I cannot believe the plethora of information contained on this site, so I’m quite excited to jump right in, ...
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Hello everyone!My name is Jason Pack. I am from Virginia Beach, Virginia and I am starting my real estate journey. I am a licensed real estate agent and I am learning more about the industry as I go. So far, I've m...
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I post in an earlier article on newbies not making a deal and sitting on the fence and not moving forward,I have not purchased a property since 2010 and the purchase was based on a situation where there was an emotion...
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Hello Bigger Pockets Family. I am brand new to the site. I have been watching alot of podcasts. It's really getting me excited to get started in Real Estate. I've never done a deal before nor do I have any friends tha...
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Hello everyone!
I guess I'll just jump right in. I am new to this, so please bear with me. My real estate goal is to own several large (50+) apartment complexes. I am not sure how to proceed. I have a full ti...
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Anyone dealt with Civic Financial recently? My son is dealing with them now to refinance some rentals. So far no issues (but waiting for something to "pop up"), but have seen some negative stuff on them in the past....
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Both seasoned and new real estate investors have a powerful tool: the 1031 tax-deferred exchange. This strategy allows investors to defer capital gains taxes when they sell an investment property, provided they reinve...
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Hello all;
I'm a new person on the site, but have been reading it nonstop for a couple of weeks. I am 41, an IT professional for 13 years and make a good salary, but would love to get out of the cubicle farm sooner r...
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Hello Everyone,
I am thinking of purchasing a rental home in the $30,000- $50,000 range and would like to use a credit card to do it! I have enough cash but I think it would be nice to use some leverage to purchase ...
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Embracing the investor mindset is crucial for anyone venturing into real estate. This perspective goes beyond merely buying and selling properties; it involves a strategic approach to wealth building and risk manageme...