![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2919896/small_1706465837-avatar-williamr550.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello one and all,Bill Roberts here. I just passed my 60th birthday and have entered "Reinvention" (definitely not retirement). I owned a small chain of successful automotive collision businesses ($4+ Million annually...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/613747/small_1621493823-avatar-tomk42.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi,I am new in this field. However, I been in construction, sub-contractor, in particular, flooring and remodeling for 16 years. Looking to transition from physical labor and earned income to more of the passive incom...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/878613/small_1621504860-avatar-nickperaino.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Just want to introduce myself. I'm in Pensacola, FL. Recently hadm.y mind blown by Rich Dad Poor Dad.My family and I have been slowly climbing out of debt, mostly due to medical bills from my Crohn's Disease. So a go...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1071787/small_1621508428-avatar-walkerm3.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Like many others here, I caught the real estate bug ~5 months ago after reading Rich Dad Poor Dad. After listening to countless podcasts, reading tons of books, and spending ~1 month analyzing deals, I feel like I'm r...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1094759/small_1621508792-avatar-charissab1.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Looking to get started investing in real estate. Interested in flipping. I've been looking at foreclosure properties Hartford and Tolland County. Since I'm new to this it's hard for me to accurately estimate how much ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/644076/small_1621494522-avatar-samantha_ioh.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello BP Community, I'm considering entering into a master lease deal for a property that needs renovations in several units. I'm willing to manage all of the renovations. However, I'm a bit unsure as to how to struct...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/324703/small_1727212016-avatar-ethanjs2015.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
How much is too much leverage? What's a smart approach to using debt in a positive way and not negative. I'm completely debt free and looking at purchasing my first rental property. Trying to figure out how much debt ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1025158/small_1621507714-avatar-clayv1.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I am very nervous about this because usually I do not post anything and just read/listen to everything however I do not know the best place to begin. My wife and I are wanting to get started in real estate as a means...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/14759/small_1621351716-avatar-mocheeze.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Yes I am posting in regards to a real estate investor that I fix computers for. Well he had asked me questions about my current job and asked me did i want to make money now. I didn't have a response right away but ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/101898/small_1621417120-avatar-ggk1.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I am being advised by a CPA to form my series LLC and place it inside of a trust. He says that legally, this provides much more personal safety for me and my assets. Is there truth to this? Is it worth the extra money...