Real Estate Investing for Beginners Forum

Raising Down Payment Money
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Dayton, Ohio
Raising Down Payment Money

I am 18 years old with very little credit history and little capital. I am eager to start but can't get around the glaring issue of not having initial capital so I was wondering if there are any methods you guys would use to raise capital if you were in my shoes or is it just time to put my head ...

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is an LLC necessary?
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is an LLC necessary?

hi all, I am new to real estate investing and recently bought my first property a few months ago and got it rented out! I am thinking about the future and how I will purchase properties in the future. I often hear you should get an LLC to protect yourself in case something goes wrong. is that onl...

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Section 8 Mentor (Memphis)
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Memphis, Tennessee
Section 8 Mentor (Memphis)

I am starting out my investing journey with Section 8 in Memphis. I was hoping I could connect with some veterans in the business that could shed some light on their experience and guide me in the right direction! Thanks

How BiggerPockets changed the direction of my business
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How BiggerPockets changed the direction of my business

I started on BP back in 2018 as an investor just trying to learn the market, and pretty quickly realized what a great resource it was. I also got licensed, honestly just to be a better investor, and that led to trying out the Featured Agent program. Not because I wanted a real estate career, but ...

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My Property Is Losing Money: Should I Sell or Pivot? (Rookie Reply)
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My Property Is Losing Money: Should I Sell or Pivot? (Rookie Reply)
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Making $3,000/Month Cash Flow (Per Property) with This Scalable Rental Strategy
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Making $3,000/Month Cash Flow (Per Property) with This Scalable Rental Strategy
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Cash Flow vs. Appreciation: What Should Beginners Focus on? (Rookie Reply)
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Cash Flow vs. Appreciation: What Should Beginners Focus on? (Rookie Reply)
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What to Know Before Structuring a Creative Finance Deal (Rookie Reply)
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What to Know Before Structuring a Creative Finance Deal (Rookie Reply)
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He Started Investing in His 40s, Now He’s on Track to Retire with Rentals
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He Started Investing in His 40s, Now He’s on Track to Retire with Rentals
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One Rental Property Saved Me From My 100-Hour Workweeks
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One Rental Property Saved Me From My 100-Hour Workweeks
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He Turned One Real Estate Deal Into 13 in Just 6 Years
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He Turned One Real Estate Deal Into 13 in Just 6 Years
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How to Replace a $65,000 Salary with Rental Property Cash Flow (Step by Step)
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How to Replace a $65,000 Salary with Rental Property Cash Flow (Step by Step)
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3 Ways to Fund Your First Real Estate Deal Without 20% Down
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3 Ways to Fund Your First Real Estate Deal Without 20% Down
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Section 8 - From the Landlord's Side
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Cleveland, Ohio
Section 8 - From the Landlord's Side

I've seen a lot of posts recently regarding Section 8 - some needing help, others critical of it. Section 8 gets a bad reputation it mostly doesn't deserve. Here's what it actually looks like from the landlord's side: Part of the rent is paid by the housing authority, straight to the owner, every...

The Worst Rental Properties to Buy (We’d Never Invest in These)
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The Worst Rental Properties to Buy (We’d Never Invest in These)
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4 Rookie-Friendly Ways to Find Great Real Estate Deals in 2026 (Rookie Reply)
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4 Rookie-Friendly Ways to Find Great Real Estate Deals in 2026 (Rookie Reply)
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Starter Homes Are Back. Here’s Exactly Where to Buy One
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Starter Homes Are Back. Here’s Exactly Where to Buy One
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The Exact Investment “Stack” We’re Using to Retire Early (Not Just Rentals)
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The Exact Investment “Stack” We’re Using to Retire Early (Not Just Rentals)
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How to Go From 1 to 10 Rentals with “The Stack” Method
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How to Go From 1 to 10 Rentals with “The Stack” Method
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Four Properties on a Teacher’s Salary by Buying Small, Affordable Homes
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Four Properties on a Teacher’s Salary by Buying Small, Affordable Homes
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“Sweet Spot” Rentals Every Rookie Should Buy
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“Sweet Spot” Rentals Every Rookie Should Buy
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How to Find and Fund Your First Real Estate Deal (From Scratch) (Rookie Reply)
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How to Find and Fund Your First Real Estate Deal (From Scratch) (Rookie Reply)
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This Couple Replaced Their Salaries with 9 Rental Properties (In Just 4 Years)
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This Couple Replaced Their Salaries with 9 Rental Properties (In Just 4 Years)
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He Made $60,000 in 2 Months with This “Failed” Real Estate Deal
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He Made $60,000 in 2 Months with This “Failed” Real Estate Deal
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How to Buy a Rental Property with 5% Down or Less (5 Ways)
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How to Buy a Rental Property with 5% Down or Less (5 Ways)
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