A couple disclaimers before I start:If you look through my profile and previous posts, you'll see that I am young (just turned 22), and also may believe I don't have the right mindset or maturity yet to start REI. Thi...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1573904/small_1621513807-avatar-carlosp130.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
If there's one thing I learnt from the massive crash of CRE in 2023(and 2024) is that "Do not become passive investors". WHen you are passive investor, you become the dumb money , your money is being misused or misman...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2073361/small_1621517912-avatar-annier23.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Most of the discussion on this forum seems to cater to the DIYers. I haven’t seen much discussion on routes for passive investors to make similar or comparable CoC, cash flow, and equity as regular active investors. I...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1461258/small_1683846072-avatar-michaele302.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
My wife and I were fortunate enough to reach financial freedom just one year after making our first ever real estate investment. Here is a quick background story on our success and some tips and tricks I feel that any...
![](https://bpimg-biggerpockets.twic.pics/no_overlay/assets/uploader_default_urls/3_news_item.jpg?twic=v1/output=image/cover=625x330)
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/262871/small_1621437210-avatar-nikkir229.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Yesterday (5/31/15), I woke up at 5 am to go put out my first batch of bandit signs. From 6:30 to 9:00, I put out about 25-30 signs. At 10:03, I got my first lead - a guy needing to sell about 20 houses.So far, since ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/973707/small_1621506590-avatar-daniela201.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi all,
Hoping to get some guidance on dealing with a contractor that completely a kitchen remodel for me last year. I found this contractor online, and we agreed upon a full remodel price via email – we never signed...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1583906/small_1621513906-avatar-petern105.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I'm trying to figure out how to best communicate with my tenants regarding this difficult time of the corona virus.I'd like to be sensitive to what's going on, but I also want to be able to cover my mortgages, bills e...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/211507/small_1695667050-avatar-ceasarcarcus.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I recently purchased a 3-day seminar package and am wondering if anyone has any thoughts or experience with Rich Dad, Poor Dad in general.