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Hello everyone!So I am brand new, and basically have no idea what I'm doing. So, I decided to at least start with the free course bigger pockets offers. Love it , so far! However, I do not understand the 50% rule. May...
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I was curious how the two compare. I'm aware that in wholesaling, one must tread lightly on the side of "brokering", especially without a RE license as this opens up potential doors for legal issues. But how does this...
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Hey all - I have a few questions about wholesalers. This is a bit lengthy, but I appreciate you reading through and considering my questions, perspectives, and thoughts. This is not meant to knock the process, but rat...
Good morning everyone! I just found this site and I'm really loving it. All of the information is a bit overwhelming but it's helpful. I have only a little knowledge about real estate that I have learned from real est...
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I'm curious to know how many RE investors here achieved financial independance. I think that's #1 reason as to why I'm interested in the subject.
When I say financial independance, I don't mean you don't work all ...
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I've been researching REI for awhile and am convinced it's a good investment. My wife isn't sold, and she has fair and valid concerns about the risk.
We are financially stable with no debt besides mortgage, on pace f...
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Hello BiggerPockets - I am rolling over an IRA into an SDIRA to use for Real Estate investing. I have a demanding corporate job that leaves me very little time or energy at the end of the day. So I need something pa...
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Good evening,
I have been dealing with Real Estate for over 10 years and personally investing for over 5 years. I have grew my portfolio tremendously in the past few years with a $1,000,000 in equity BUT I have been...
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We're ready to try and find our first buy/hold property in the Austin area. Any thoughts on up and coming areas in Austin?
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I know there are some incredibly experienced and smart people on here, so I am hoping I can get some help with this question in which my contractor who does fix and flips also, STRONGLY disagrees with me. He has some...