Russell D.
New member in Michigan, from AZ
Since I was about 15 years old I always knew I wanted to be in real estate. I don't know how to explain it but I've always just been fascinated by so many aspects of the business, fixing and flipping, construction, de...
Lauren Brychell
Unraveling the Nuances: Delaware Statutory Trusts vs. Deferred Sales Trusts
Investors seeking to optimize their assets, defer taxes on large capital gains, and secure their financial future often explore various trust structures to achieve their objectives. Two popular options that have gaine...
Michael Logan
Investor from Muscle Shoals, Alabama
Hello everyone!I think it’s about time I introduce myself and share our story. I was born on August 8, 1982. Just kidding!I’ll fast forward.I’ve been reading around on Bigger Pockets for a couple years now, and this...
James Mays
LLCs - Holding Companies - Scaling
Hello BP!I have a question here regarding wither or not I should open LLCs and or a holding company for my upcoming scaling of my rental property portfolio. I have done my reading on Out of State Investing and Section...
Dean C.
Future Vet House Hacker moving to Carbondale, IL
Hi ya'll,I'm currently in the process of researching real estate deals for my girlfriend and I when I come back from deployment and move back out to the Midwest to finish my degree in Carbondale, IL. Although I don't...
Ian Giles
Newbie from Washington DC Area
Hello all....
My name is Ian Giles, I'm a 31 year old government worker that resides in Gaithersburg, MD. I came across this site and was amazed at all the resources it had to offer with along how helpful the...
Karima Harris
Becoming a RE agent before investing necessary?
Hi I'm Karima, new to the site and to RE. What benefits come from becoming a RE agent if I only plan to invest? I want to purchase my first rental property in 2016. Is this realistic?
Matthew Smith
Why would you be a silent partner?
Okay so here's my scenario: you are a business owner in the area, but you are tied up in running your operations. Time is your most precious commodity. You have extra cash that isn't getting a return, but you would...
Matt Ferguson
Become My Own RE Agent
Been asking agents to help me find home, and lots of effort. At this point, I feel like I'm wasting agents time when I want to ask lower than asking but am discouraged. Some I know would have won bid, I see home reduc...
Ivan Palacios
What does it mean to sell a house as a investor deal?
This is my first time searching for my first property as a real estate investor. I found a property and asked how it is sold they said he’s not using a real estate agent he still has a mortgage and he wants to sell as...