Travis Hamilton
Newbie from the Florida Panhandle (kind of)
Hello all! I'm Travis and excited to be joining you here on BiggerPockets.com. This is my first "official" jump into the REI business and I'm really looking forward to what the future holds.I've spent the last 15+ y...
Rich Miller
STR CoC Performance Expectations
I realize there are lots of variables at play, but what are some ballpark CoC returns one could expect with this strategy? I've heard mentions of 25% CoC returns but have not seen it in the handful of analysis that I'...
Kaylee Walterbach
What freedom does real estate investing give you?
Yet another chance to be featured in the next issue of BiggerPockets Wealth Magazine!
Let us know what you think in 50 words or less: What freedom will real estate investing give you, and what do you hope to do with ...
Account Closed
Best method to invest in properties
First some background.My dad invests in properties, but does not like to carry loans on them. He currently owns 10 properties out right in Nevada, including his own home. As rent comes in, he keeps it invested in bond...
Andrew Semler
What are the five best skills to focus on for a newbie
There is obviously a lot to learn and master in real estate investing. I was wondering from yall's past experience, what would you say the top 5 skills/habits were that made for your greatest advances early on? To say...
Max M.
MS Access, LibreOffice Base, etc. -- Making my own databases for mah biz
So I originally thought using these types of database programs would require weeks of my time to get working for taking care of my organizations requirements for tracking all the stuff I need to track for creative rea...
Engelo Rumora
The Top 4 Reasons That Investing In Real Estate Can Really Suck
Ok guys,So check this out...Over the last 4 years, I have always been stumped with the following:1) I've got the money, but can’t find any deals.2) I’ve got the deals, but no money to buy them.3) I’ve got renovated pr...
Anthony Freeman
Expectations as a Lender
As a private lender what do you look for in an investor that wants to borrow money?
Ben Strumeier
First time investor in Jacksonville
Hi all - I just got into the Bigger Pockets Podcast and it is amazing. A friend of mine and me are interested in purchasing what will hopefully be our first of many properties in the Jacksonville area (we are from NYC...
Jeff Stephens
Have you read the book 'Lifeonaire'?
I recently read the book 'Lifeonaire' by Steve Cook, which has had a big impact on my thinking over the last couple of weeks. In a nutshell, the book is about designing your life so that you're rich in life experience...