![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/45814/small_1621408438-avatar-sportsfan683.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Real estate investing has started to pique my interest lately, and it seems like it could be a very appealing "career" if you invest wisely. Being a 9-5 slave my whole life isn't appealing to me, which makes real esta...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/33237/small_1621366450-avatar-csnapp.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
What is it you consider most heavily when deciding to purchase real estate?
-Cash Flow?
-Speed of Exit Strategy?
-Return on Investment?
-Other (please specify)?
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/48101/small_1621409422-avatar-dannyj.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Just wanted to see what everybody's favorite smart phone is and why. What about it makes your life easier? How do you use it to be more efficient? Are there any apps you recommend?
I had a Blackberry Storm, but hat...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/66895/small_1621413889-avatar-rscritch.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I am new to the rental world. Currently I have 4 rentals, I have gotten my easer 2 rented the two I am left with are both completly redone and very nice houses, they each have some crappy neghibors but are still in g...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/398938/small_1621449112-avatar-kylej12.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello BiggerPockets!I think a lot of people probably come here looking for the first step in real estate investing, but I'm actually looking for the step just before that. I've had a nagging curiosity about real estat...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1403821/small_1621511971-avatar-adriennea6.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello, first post here and first time buying a home. I've been reading through the forum for a couple of weeks and I've learned so much here... amazed by how intelligent and insightful these discussions are. I hope m...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/291672/small_1621442072-avatar-bdbrown42.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hey BP, I am excited to share my creative finance story on this deal I just wrapped up. So the mobile home park details are as follows:Purchase price: $110K13 homes, 2 lot rent and 11 park owned.(2 vacant units)City ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1239460/small_1621510557-avatar-jamess653.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Quick recap of my current/first deal: I am buying a duplex with my contractor/family friend. He brought the deal to me on this occasion, before this he was just inspecting and giving quotes on properties I was analyzi...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1267281/small_1672348668-avatar-roddyw.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Just got preapproved for 275k FHA loan in Oregon. My original goal was to do a house hack until I could rent the property out completely in my local market. The market in Portland and Salem area seems very inflated an...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1821652/small_1621515868-avatar-alexanderr152.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I bought a duplex two years ago, and all is well. I live in one side and rent the other. The rent is greater than my mortgage; therefore, I profit sightly. I am interested in buying another property. I still owe 93,00...