![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/603408/small_1736984863-avatar-diegoa5.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello Experts,I am looking for some advice on what route to take. I have a group of friends that they are looking to invest in Real Estate in some deals together, but we are not clear on how to make sure we structure ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1304861/small_1694560346-avatar-edwardk64.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Nice to meet everyone. I'm very new to real estate investing (i.e., 2 weeks) but pretty thankful that I found this site and appreciate all the information this community has provided. Quick background: My wife and I a...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/595796/small_1621493411-avatar-mariof2.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello, I'm just beginning to learn about real estate investing and am having difficulty deciding on whether to buy my own condo here in Los Angeles as my first property, or to invest in cash flow rentals in Phoenix or...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1583038/small_1621513897-avatar-bradm205.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
1st Post in BP. Newer resident in Ohio. Was previously investing in SW Florida, where I have 2 rentals. Have taken a hiatus from investing in real estate over the last 5 years to buy and grow a manufacturing business...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2416171/small_1647921417-avatar-stk1.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello everyone!I'm about as much of a noob as you can be when it comes to real estate investing -- already though I'm contemplating the BRRRR route as an appropriate starting point in creating my portfolio. My questi...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1147224/small_1704153801-avatar-justing170.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I placed an order with Open Letter Marketing yesterday. I have seen some good feedback about the service on this forum. Has anyone used this service or have you tried direct mail in the past?I have sent out a couple r...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/377182/small_1621447671-avatar-karlyn.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello Everyone,A couple of weeks ago I paid a guy $500.00 to start coaching me in real estate. He seems pretty legit but I am wondering, is the cost of $500.00 per month really worth it? I had did a little research on...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2669601/small_1694783150-avatar-justins1035.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi everyone!Thanks for letting me in your community, I’m a prospective REI in the Columbia SC area. I want to BRRRR/Flip to start and then get into buy and hold or STR once my capital builds.I’m building my core four ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/47385/small_1621409161-avatar-baruchmax1.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
From what I understand there are four ways to make money from a rental property:
1) Cash flow - Pretty straightforward. Total money you receive as income is more than total expenses.
2) Appreciation - Increase in the...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/35038/small_1621367776-avatar-bienesraices.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I was considering buying from a wholesaler as one avenue in buying a property.
I've seen some posts on here to avoid the ones are that bad, that some "sell junk". My question is, how do they manage to do this in a r...