Jason Merchey
Optimism Vs. Realism
There is a psychological research finding that used a light switch as the variable. The experimenters had subjects flip the switch at will, and they varied the light on and off. It turns out that optimists were overco...
Sean Dagan
Dreaming Big: Why I Joined BiggerPockets
Aloha! My name is Sean Dagan and I am a 20 year old student in economics looking to get experience with real estate investment. My dream is to become financially independent and free, with the ability to give to those...
Carrie Hallensleben
Creative financing - Owner financing for a primary residence
Hello BP friends,I have been reading @Brandon Turner 's book about no and low money down along with listening to podcasts several times a week. I need some advice about a potential change in my primary residence. I've...
James Paine
Super Genes Book Report
Hello, All book 8 of the year! Well on my way to book 52 for the year. Super Genes: Unlock the Astonishing Power of Your DNA for Optimum Health and Well-Being by Deepak Chopra MD and Rudolph Tanzi PhDGood book. Not gr...
Kris Haskins
From Millionaire to sleeping in his car, my friend's story
Happy Friday BP, There's been an unbelievable ordeal going on with a close personal friend of mine that I don't ever want to happen to you. I think this will help you TREMENDOUSLY in your quest for wealth and financi...
Gail W.
Messy tenants now have rats INSIDE
My tenants (12 guys- a Sober Living home) told me rats were in the garage...where they keep 5 fridges. On inspection, I saw there was a lot of food dribbles and spills from the fridges and the outer door was left open...
Debbie Arnold
Anyone ever rented out home for Adult family home use?
My daughter has just started her real estate investment journey. She currently has her 5 bedroom home for rent and was approached by someone wanting to rent it for an Adult Family Home. Anyone have experience with the...
Jason Schmidt
Freddie and Fannie stuff scaring me - what to do?
what does this government bail out mean to us? Should I put a hold on looking at property? Should I stop trying to pay down my house? Should I consider pulling out the 25k+ equity i have in it already? What do you...
Zach Thomas
Leaving San Francisco for a House Hack in Sacramento's Midtown
My wife and I currently live in San Francisco in Alamo Square. We both work solid jobs (her in tech, me in engineering) and are currently renting a 1 bedroom apartment in a nice area of the city. We have been saving u...
Tim Pommett
Using other people's money...?
I've just graduated from college, and don't start my new engineering job for another week. In the mean time, I've been reading a bunch of books and attending seminars on how to manage my finances. One of the first ...