Zach Taylor
First Time House Hacker in Chicago
I currently live in Chicago and I want to get started with real estate investing, specifically house hacking. Does anyone familiar with the area have any tips on getting started? Mostly I want to know more about how t...
Mike Koprowski
And unmotivated -motivated seller
Hey BP, This is my first question on a forum so give me some slack.Through my networking I've come across an older gentleman in Massachusetts (MA) who recently lost his wife, he has stopped paying his mortgage, stope...
Account Closed
What motivated you to take your leap toward your first deal? Please share!
I am always motivated by reading stories or hearing podcasts interviews of how people were motivated to "just do it" and take that leap towards their first deal. I am continuing to educate myself and soak as much info...
Kyle Webb
Overseas --> Portland, OR Newbie Introduction
Good Day BP Members,
My name is Kyle. I've been a member for a couple years, but I was never the type of person to actually post anything on forum...
Josh and Brandon changed that recently. I've now lis...
Tom Schmoetzer
Too old to start?
I am 45 years old just getting started in REI. My goal is to be able to secure a true retirement. My current retirement plan contains 2 small 401k plans and my self-employment income. My gut tells me I can make this ...
Anna Hamann
Fresh Investor from Brooklyn, NY
Hello, I am from Brooklyn, just signed up for a PRO account at BP, after following it for 5 months.Interested in buying rental properties outside of New York. Want to focus on Philadelphia, and also interested in Dall...
Jason Guenther
My financial situation... what to do..?
I currently owe $157,000 on my house. $55,000 in various loans,etc. I have $150,000 in a 403(b). Will be out of debt in May-June 2025 (the $55,000). My available income for investing will be around $30-$40k a year jus...
Brianne H.
Someone local to manage a long distance BRRRR - does that exist?
Hello all, I'm from AB Canada and looking to do long distance BRRRRs in the US. (I've done 4 local flips/developments.) I'm not married to a particular market yet, though I'm looking at Midwest or Southern states that...
Clarke Monroe
New Member from Kennesaw, Georgia
Hello BiggerPockets community!My name is Clarke Monroe and I am very excited to be writting my first post! I recently joined BP after listening to a couple of the terrific audiobooks by BP publishing. I am 29 years o...
Lawrence Davis
Newbie From Brush Park in Detroit, Michigan
Hello BiggerPockets! My name is Lawrence and I'm a homeowner who lives in Detroit, Michigan (originally from Southfield, MI). I've been in the IT field for about 15 years now and have always been interested in real ...