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“You must be the person you have never had the courage to be. Gradually, you will discover that you are that person, but until you can see this clearly, you must pretend and invent.” ? Paulo Coelho````````````````````...
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I'm new around here and if you've taken notice of me over the past few days, you'll see that I tend to post some newbie questions. This time I've been able to do a little homework and my question is a little less obt...
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So I am 7 years in business and do pretty well on my own, and looking to do more sales with my wife joining me recently. My question is: Do I start my own brokerage or stay with a broker and continue to give up some c...
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With the new year approaching I am making a goal to read 50 books in 2018. I have read 14 since this September and was curious what some of your favorite real estate, business and self improvement books. Thanks BP!Her...
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I was contacted to help manage a STR in my market which is Midwest WI as I already own and manage 3 of my own STRs and am doing well with them. Their property has a TON of potential and I can envision it being a great...
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This post has to start with a disclaimer. No one can guarantee returns, and there's a risk associated with any investment. Having said this, it will give those who are curious a rough ballpark of the kinds of returns ...
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HelloCurrent College student in Rhode Island College, plan on acquiring 8 unit in 2016 with my business partner. We plan on buying separately using our first time home buyers benefits as well as using FHA or FHA 203k ...
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Here is just an idea I wanted to run by the community. After I graduate from college I plan on staying near home for a while saving up money through wholesaling, house hacking and etc. But after I saved up a bit of mo...
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Ok maybe not really. I set my dvr to record all the Flip This House episodes, and I was quite surprised to see 2 old reruns of Armando's show. I forgot how entertaining he is, love him or hate him. One of the shows...
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Good afternoon bigger pockets I am looking for feedback our advice On a Financial strategy i'm looking at a 278 unit apartment building and also a second building with 363 units The financial strategy that I'm th...