I know that folks on this forum always recommend (rather strongly) requiring a security deposit along with applications for a rental property.  (This is the deposit for the application, *not* the deposit for actually ...

Hey All!Long time listener, first time caller... uh poster.If it helps form your opinion, a little background: We currently own a duplex down condo on the Far North side of Chicago, IL that we purchased almost two yea...

Hey all, a year ago my wife and I bought our first house (primary residence) and started renting it out on Air-bnb to make some extra income to pay off student debt. Simultaneously, I started listening to bigger pocke...

Hello, I just completed a 3 day Rich Dad Poor Dad seminar where I learned enough about wholesaling to peak my interest.  I would love to start wholesaling immediately! I am just unsure where to start.  I know that all...

I had to post this for others to learn from my mistake. No matter how much experience you have, you will always be at risk of taking a lost at some point. My problem, I'm way to nice and give everyone the benefit of t...

Afternoon BP!Bottom line up front: I reached out to a local bank, sent an email inquiring about loan services for REI. Loan officer responded saying that they didn't feel it would be a good fit, and that this is not h...

Hi everyone! I stumbled upon this forum by just searching the ol' google for some info on how to get started in real estate investing. I liked what I was reading and figured I'd give this site a go...so here I am.Firs...

I have heard quite a bit about Fundrise... just wanted to know if anyone recommends it as an ultra passive form of investing

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First off want to thank everyone for reading this post. I have been wanting to get into the real estate investment industry for a while now after I saved a decent amount for a down payment + rehab. I wante...

Hey Bigger Pockets community, I’ve been a long time member, but rarely post. Last year I went through a transition from a small local vacation rental management company to Vacasa as a result of a buyout, and I’m hopi...