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Hey everyone!
I've been trying to analyze deals, and start my REI career through house hacking. I live in Philadelphia, and I can't seem to find ANY Multifamily properties. Any advice on how I should proceed besides...
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Hi BiggerPockets community!I've been lurking on the site for a while now and have now decided to fully immerse myself into the biggerpockets community by becoming an active member. I just recently finished my educatio...
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I don't normally create these kinds of posts / discussions in any segment of my life, but I feel like something as big as real estate investing with how frustratingly impossible it can appear at times, warranted one. ...
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Current Situation
Own home for 5 years now in suburbs of IL. Owe $390k on mortgage. Can sell for $520k
Wife and I credit scores both in low 600’s due to cc consolidation a few years ago, still being resolved.
$50k ...
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Hey all, new member here. I've been thinking about real estate for awhile now but it has never felt like the right time. Let me know if I'm just making excuses or if I have options given my details.28 years old.I serv...
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New to this area but having a strong desire to create a passive income.
Got my eyes for properties as investments in Jan 2019 and found BP this same summer.It is ACE. Freakin love the transparity and value here. A tr...
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I see that syndication can allow you to acquire a larger property with investors that you know and trust well. What are the advantages of this as opposed to going it alone? Given the fact that there would be more hand...
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Hey BP Community, my partner and I wanted to share our story about how we bought a 5 unit building with none of our own money. This is a long post, but well worth the read if you’re looking for a little inspiration or...
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Who recommends getting a Real Estate License before first investment? If so, what is the best place to get licensed?
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I would really like to become a real estate agent. The only thing that holds me back is that I hear some agents don't make any money for up to six months.I was wondering, would this be the same for agents that are on ...