![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/127754/small_1621418162-avatar-apirlrain.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi BP
I don't know if you agree with me.
But so many post of ppl just wanting to jump right in skipping school.
Afraid they miss the bandwagon or something.
I understand we all wished we started younger.
And I agree...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/53700/small_1621411918-avatar-invesdoor.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
You have probably observed that your best first investment is in yourself. Even if you have closed a few deals in the past, you must have a mentor who can help take you to the next level in your real estate invest...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1091662/small_1621508744-avatar-jakeb91.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I'm thinking about putting my house up for "lease to own" and then just renting a house to actually live in. I have heard about all the reasons why I SHOULD do it, but I know there are some horror stories out there th...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/341092/small_1660014706-avatar-brandon_165.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I’ve been reading a ton of posts recently where people have recently quit college or a job, or are thinking about doing so. While I commend people on having the commitment and passion to peruse a different path, but t...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/120988/small_1621417798-avatar-russelltee.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Im curious what independent brokers are using for CRMs and what cost you are paying, e&0 insurance costs, what splits you are putting agents on, what you are providing to those agents, and any other jazz that migh...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/516689/small_1621480701-avatar-shilohl2.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I was just updating my portfolio spreadsheet and I noticed that our equity position for our portfolio just surpassed the 4 million dollar mark (the majority of which is split between a partner and me). When I saw that...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/580931/small_1626784009-avatar-leonl4.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi, Fellow BPersI recently read "Long-Term Wealth" by Avery, which mentioned a 25% Cash on Cash (CoC) return, and it seemed extremely optimistic compared to current standards. I'm curious about the CoC returns you're ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/167880/small_1621420905-avatar-caudill.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
This post/subject, is to help the new guy, and keep him/her from wasting thousands of hours to achieve nothing! So to begin: Is anybody else tired of the "You can start investing in real estate with 0 down" garbage...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/81657/small_1621415705-avatar-mikeynel.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
It's seem like a lot of people that I've talked to aren't really interested in purchasing rentals in rough neighborhoods. My question is why not?
I was just looking at property that was in good condition listed for ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/138363/small_1665449567-avatar-kevin512.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
*This thread hasn't been written to instill fear or troll other investors!So I am a new investor in the market (in Pensacola, FL). Important to note, that even though I have a professional degree and make over $100k a...