Kent McDaniel
I own my home outright...asset or liability?
I have been reading “Rich Dad Poor Dad” for the first time and I have to say...mind blown. I always saw my dad as very financially responsible, coming from a very poor upbringing and making a comfortable life for our ...
Alex Deters
Is it a good or bad idea????
Me and my wife are coming into $1 million here soon. We do not want to "work" full time. If it's even possible, would it be a good idea to buy a multi family, hire a property management company and just sit back and c...
Jerryll Noorden
How do I JUST START!!
All,I have been reading many of your "How do I start" topics. Please allow me to squeeze mine in, as I am really struggling and I just cant even understand why I cant just get up and do it.A bit of background. My enti...
Evan Parker
BEWARE of Scamming/Misleading People
Something that I've noticed, that really frustrated me, are the snake oil salesman in real estate investing. If i can help anyone avoid being lied to by fake individuals I will. I am an investor in the Indiana area, b...
Josiah Patrick Zebarth
What makes you get out of bed in the morning?
Hey, BiggerPockets! Finding your why is very important to pushing through difficult and challenging times. Massive influencers like Tony Robbins, Napoleon Hill, Dean Grazio, Jordan Belfort and many speakers on the Big...
Daniel Adema
Need honest advice on the first step in real estate investing.
Hello everyone!This is my first post on this site, so hopefully I posted in the right area. If not, admin please let me know where I should do it.My wife and I are looking at making our first real estate investment ou...
Keith Bloemendaal
Question About Reinvesting: Pay down mortgage(s) or save for next deal
Often I have seen advice given to always reinvest off the properties you are acquiring, my simple question would be (and there may not be an easy answer) would you take cash flow and pay down mortgage(s) so you could ...
Allen Lemay
Syndications Gone Wrong
Bigger Pockets - I've listened to several BP Podcast about multi-family syndications and the success people are having. They almost make it seem like it is a bullet prof investment strategy. However, I want to hear ...
Eddie Gonnella
Airbnb Hosting as an Individual or Business/Brand? Building to sell/transfer
Hi all, I want to start a thread about the pros and cons of listing STRs with a personal individual hosting account vs as a 'brand' or 'business' account. I currently own and self-manage two STRs in Maine and should b...
Ryan Crowley
Pay off mortgage and snowball?
Hey everyone, I accomplished my goal of getting my first rental property under contract by the end of 2017 and I close on this property soon. I have been calculating the best way to grow my portfolio, but I am curious...