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Hello BiggerPockets people!
My name is Matt Ashbrook, and the short version of my story (the long version is below if you feel so inclined to read it) is that I’m a new investor looking to build my real estate portfo...
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I've searched a bit and have not come across a post that quite fits an investment opportunity I have been looking into.At the bottom I put a cliffs notes version of the building/surrounding area (probably could have s...
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Hi! My last post a while ago connected me with some great people who had some great advice and wanted to reach out again. A little background - I have been educating myself in all things REI for over 3 years now. Firs...
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In the coming days we'll be releasing our Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing. This guide will help provide new investors with the basic information they need to get their real estate business off the ...
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Hello BP Community!
I'm Bill from San Diego. I've made a goal to purchase my first real estate investment this year. I'm still learning about different strategies, markets, etc. from podcasts, books, and the learni...
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Hi Bigger Pockets members.I am a first time real estate investor who is looking to invest in NJ or NY (within 1 hour ride to Manhattan).My budget is max $500,000. Which town would you recommend to look into for an inv...
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Hello Everyone.I'm new to the site, so if this is in the wrong place, please forgive the fact that I'm a newbie and just point me in the right direction as to where it should go.I am in the process of trying to start ...
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Has anyone been to one of Rich Dad's free seminars? There's one coming up in my area and wondering if it's worth going to. I just read the first book. I am sure they will attempt to sell more courses, but is there a...
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Hi all,I'm in quite (to me) a difficult situation and looking for some insights.I'm buying a new house $1.2m @7.2% interest, and my current house is worth ~$780k @3% interest. I've managed to secure the loan for the n...
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Yet another chance to be featured in the next issue of BiggerPockets Wealth Magazine... Multifamily investors, it's your time to shine!
In 50 words or less, let us know: What has contributed most to the growth betwee...