Julie Kern
Left my W-2 job for Full-Time Real Estate 18 months ago today...
Hey B-Peeps! Wanted to do a quick update after leaving my W-2 job 18 months ago today, with some reflections on what those 18 months have looked like and where I'm headed from here.Quick background: I got started in R...
Joe Kim
Newbie in LA! [Wholesale or Househack as first investment?]
Hello BP fam! Joe Kim here, a newbie to REI in Los Angeles. I am currently a graphic design teacher, graphic design freelancer, and newly licensed real estate agent. My journey to the world of REI began with my person...
Justin K.
Water Usage - Removing/Monitoring Washing Machine
Friday after submitting my water meter reading I received a call from the water company informing me that the water usage at my 6 unit property was twice the average and that I should expect ~$1000 water bill for the ...
Vinay C.
Closed my first house hacking deal in Los Angeles (LA) - Part 1
Hello BiggerPockets Family,I wanted to share my first purchase that I closed in LA back in August 2017. Now that the dust has settled, here is my story. I hope this reminds beginners like me that it is possible to pur...
Scott Baker
Best Way to Start Out
All,I'm new to the forum and have been doing lots of reading and talking with friends/coworkers that have already begun their real estate investments. I'm looking to do the same within the next year. I'm 23 and make...
Amanda Dallman
what is more tenant rights doing to LTR market?
I have been putting a lot of thought into the housing market and our homeless issues in Washington and I'm wondering if all these tenant rights are pushing investors away from LTR? I have always wanted my investing to...
Doug Smith
Calling all PRO's.... insight for the rookie please... take two
Hello BP,
First a little back story as I feel there are many out here just like me.
Around mid-December this past year I read Rich Dad Poor Dad and my wheels start turning. Followed that book up with The Richest Ma...
Nawzad Babiry
New hot places to buy
Where would you say are the hot places to buy rental property right now? I’ve heard a lot about Louisville Kentucky and Indianapolis.
Phil Novack
New member - targeting Pittsburgh, Central/Northern NJ or Detroit!
Hello BP - nice to meet everyone! I've spent the last couple months in education phase, reading RDPD, Keller's Millionaire Real Estate Investor, many blogs, and I'm now reading J Scott's 123Flip cover-to-cover. In...
Okeoma M.
Is it important to get your spouse involved??
I am just getting started and so far my husband has been supportive but generally disinterested in my long-term real estate plans. I generally manage the finances in our family so it's not that unusual for me to be ta...