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A little over 3 years ago, we initiated a system on the site called 'influence'. This
Influence System was designed to reward those users who engage and give back to BiggerPockets.
At first, the system was lauded al...
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Hello BP community, My name's Terence (Terry) Eng I'm a software engineer by day and I'm looking to join the ranks of the many successful BP members in this Real Estate game. I've stumbled upon BP about 7 months ago ...
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Hello BP my name is Kyle and I am possibly maybe could be interested in getting into Real Estate. Currently Live and work in Orange County Ca with a relatively successful career in finance. My only actual background...
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Over the past several weeks I've had multiple conversations regarding how to get started in multifamily syndications. And the common theme, or belief is that it is best to start small. In fact, a close friend of mine...
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Don't blame everything on interest rates - It's because wages haven't kept pace
My wife and I bought our first house in Seattle in 1986 for $78,000. It was in a safe, desired neighborhood, post card view of downtown,...
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Perhaps I have an inner socialist I’m not aware of, but I have to ask the community, when is enough enough as it pertains to number of units owned?How often they ask on the podcasts “where are you going from here?” An...
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Quick question, when buying a HUD or FHA etc. does all the work have to be done by licensed contractor?
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Robert Kiyosaki stated that the historical market crashes every 8-10 years. I know the last crash happened 2008-09, that leaves us at right around that 10 year period. I am curious to know if this is the right time to...