Eric Martel
How I got back into real estate and why I should never have left
Dear BP! I just wanted to share my story with all of you and hope that it will motivate you and give you hope. My story will show some of the lessons I learned during the last few years. First, it doesn’t take as much...
Martin D.
Saving Money vs. Missed Opportunity Cost
Hello BP,
After investing for a year and a half, I find myself in a strange dilemma.
I've become so focused on cash-flow that I refuse spending any money on myself. I make extreme sacrifices on a personal level to ...
Justin R.
Analysis Paralysis - Advice for Next Steps
Hey everyone,
I believe I am in a bit of analysis paralysis and am seeking advice about where to go from here. I have listened to the BP podcast for a little over two years and I usually listen to an episode a day.
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Robert Y.
WHETHER TO LEVERAGE APPT BUILDING AND TAKE A MIL OUT
The question is whether to leverage an apartment building more. I already posted the setup several months ago:I'm a 63 year old doctor and a student of BP and RE investing but little practice. My investments have been...
John Stark
How to build a rental empire?
Hello everyone!
This is my second post. Brand new investor here looking to purchase my first property soon.
Ignoring the fix & flip side of things, and just talking about buying homes and renting them out, is t...
Michael Ealy
From Bankruptcy to 1,000 Units (Part 2 - Rising from the Ruins)
If you have not read Part 1, here it is:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/55/topics/690349-from-bankruptcy-to-1-000-units-part-1-thru-the-dark-tunnelHow I SurvivedSo I got my real estate license...so now I had to p...
Alex Turchetta
S-corp creation for tax purposes
I had an interesting question for my cpa friends on here. My situation is slightly unique as real estate investing is slightly difficult due to my student loans. I have an exorbitant amount of student loans and my mon...
Heather R.
Am I being too conservative in my analyses?
Hello,I am currently evaluating a few markets, Indianapolis and Tacoma WA to purchase a small multi-family in the next few months. I live in Seattle so Tacoma has been on my radar due to its proximity. Appreciation in...
Melanie Johnston
How to Use a Mid-Term Strategy to Boost Your STR Income
If you own a short-term rental, there are likely to be seasons when bookings slow and you worry about generating enough income. The resort industry knows this cycle well. They have “high season,” when everyone wants t...
Joey B.
Investing long-term in Miami, FL (Duplex or Condo)
Hello beautiful people of BP! I need some advice and insight. My main question is for condo-purchasing: If I purchase a condo in let's say Brickell or Wynwood, could I say it is more likely to rise in value long-term ...