Evan Smeenge
Dip the Toe: how does one begin?
I seem to have a grasp on my end goals in life. Many of them have fallen into my lap, many of them I've worked hard for, but many of them I feel could be started now but I don't have the know how. Real estate investin...
Chris Martin
When will Opendoor close its doors?
The homebuyer/flipper company Opendoor Technologies (OPEN) is starting to look like a zombie company. Last quarter, they produced negative gross margins (-12.6%) and lost $928 million in operations. Their market cap (...
Lisa Treadwell
The Key to Wholesome Wholesaling
My son wants to start wholesaling as an easy way to get into real estate with little capital. I've been doing some research on it b/c I feel a bit torn about the equitability of it. My brokerage helps seniors downsi...
Scott Trench
Can Someone Please Explain Why A "Wholesaler" Would NOT Get Licensed?
Can someone explain this to me like I'm 5.
Is there some reason why the continual crop of new "wholesalers" don't just get their licenses? Is there some advantage to not having a license for the wholesaler?
While ...
Josiah Patrick Zebarth
What makes you get out of bed in the morning?
Hey, BiggerPockets! Finding your why is very important to pushing through difficult and challenging times. Massive influencers like Tony Robbins, Napoleon Hill, Dean Grazio, Jordan Belfort and many speakers on the Big...
Nicholas S.
First visit to my propery In 5 Years - got some questions.
Ok, I know, I'm absolutely remiss for waiting 5 years to physically check on my rental property. Problem is, I live ~1200 miles away. Tenant took the house 8 months after it was built, so everything was brand-new. A...
Justin Dixon
21 years old first time buy and hold, how should I start?
So I have done a lot of research as well as been to a few seminars but I haven't be able to find any real estate investors in my local area. So next week I'm going to make the 2 hour drive to the closest REIA. Hopeful...
Ben Kevan
Anxiety of First Rental
I'm new to REI, and have gotten into contract on my first property.
I have ran numbers, and numbers and numbers again, and feel that the deal is solid. I've networked with many processionals (bankers, realtors, inves...
Eric Schenck
Military Advice: ETS
I am grateful for BP and those that offer their advice in the forums. I'd be in a completely different situation without it. I am 18 months from the termination of my military service contract (ETS). I'm in my reenl...
Jeff Valone
New and unsure
As stated, I’m completely new to real estate. I’ve done some light reading and research but I’m more efficient when learning by doing. I also learn well by getting feedback and interactions from people who know what t...