How can I add value to the BP community?

Question

Happy Friday, BP!

As a complete rookie trying to break into the REI game, I obviously have a ton of questions. As a weathered veteran in the game of life, I know that nothing is free. That said, before I try to squeeze all of you RE rock stars for the knowledge you have gained from years of hard work by flooding these forums with rookie questions...I want to ask one question...

What can I do to add value to the BP community?

Andy Eakes · Answer

@Andrew Bordwell I think vulnerability is a super underrated trait that many new RE investors lack. Maybe it's just me, but what would be the benefit of trying to impress people on here with all of the knowledge you know? (I'm not saying you are, I'm just throwing the question out there).

I feel that it would be more beneficial to just put yourself out there on here (your success, failures, dreams & aspirations, things you've learned) and the people who are meant to help you on your RE investing journey will naturally gravitate to you. And people can then relate to you! Nobody is going to do or say everything perfect here. Reliable support will benefit all!

David Avery · Answer

Andrew i have flipped as a contractor and some as an investor/contractor 2600 properties.

Ask away,  i have about 50,000 hours of experience

Alvin Sylvain · Answer

... and by "intelligent question", I'm not a believer in that old maxim, "there's no such thing as a stupid question." Anybody who's in the business of actually answering questions knows that's not always true.So lets just say, keep asking well-thought-out questions.

Kris L. · Answer

@Andrew Bordwell

No such thing as a dumb question, though maybe do a quick search first, because there might already be an answer.

Ebony Calloway · Answer

Welcome and good luck with your REI journey. There are no bad questions if you don't know, especially as a rookie. Try reading books and listening to podcast/watching videos to get some of the basics. Asking questions adds value and responding to people's posts does too, everyone has some knowledge that would be helpful.

Alvin Sylvain · Answer

Keep asking intelligent questions.

That leads to intelligent discussions.

That leads to people learning stuff, often even the Olde Rock Stars.