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I'm giving my top 3 but feel free to give your top 3, 5, or 10.
1. @marcia Maynard
2. @Al Williamson
3. @ben Leybovich
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I can't say how many times people have told me this once I tell them I work in real estate. I've done my research and I think I have a pretty good comeback especially when they throw articles from CNN like this at me:...
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Hello all,I'm new to the BiggerPockets forum but I figured there's no harm in sharing my experiences as a novice in case others have advice. I am currently in a house rehabbing and flipping situation not by choice, bu...
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Made an offer on a CA (Los Angeles County) commercial property and got verbal acceptance BUT the listing agent - who is also buyer's agent in this transaction, doublesiding it - is saying the Seller is now making a "C...
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Hello BP!I've been looking at out-of-state investments and have been very interested in SFR within a 30 minute drive of large military bases, specifically in Fayetteville near Ft. Bragg / Pope Field. I'm looking for ...
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Hey, so I've recently discovered biggerpockets. My financial situation is pretty unusual. I have a good credit score, family members with some money, $200,000 in stocks, bonds, and crypto, and i've started saving betw...
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My wife and I are preparing to get into rental property ownership for the first time. We're considering buying an investment property (single family, duplex, or small apartment building) in greater Minnesota since the...
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Hello everybody, My name is Jose and I am new to this site. I live in Houston, Texas and have decided to diversify my investments into real estate. A littlebit about myself. I am 32 yrs old, married and have two kids....
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OK, so I may be a bit melodramatic! I am a single woman who is, ahem, past 55. I still work full time. However, I've never made a lot of money and when I review my Social Security statements -- YIKES! So, I am hop...
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Hi All, I decided to check out the BP site after reading one of their books. Needless to say I am thrilled with what I have found here, and I have only scratched the surface! I am looking forward to learning even mo...