Skip to content
×
Pro Members Get
Full Access!
Get off the sidelines and take action in real estate investing with BiggerPockets Pro. Our comprehensive suite of tools and resources minimize mistakes, support informed decisions, and propel you to success.
Advanced networking features
Market and Deal Finder tools
Property analysis calculators
Landlord Command Center
ANNUAL Save 16%
$32.50 /mo
$390 billed annualy
MONTHLY
$39 /mo
billed monthly
7 day free trial. Cancel anytime

Let's keep in touch

Subscribe to our newsletter for timely insights and actionable tips on your real estate journey.

By signing up, you indicate that you agree to the BiggerPockets Terms & Conditions
×
Take Your Forum Experience
to the Next Level
Create a free account and join over 3 million investors sharing
their journeys and helping each other succeed.
Use your real name
By signing up, you indicate that you agree to the BiggerPockets Terms & Conditions.
Already a member?  Login here
Followed Discussions Followed Categories Followed People Followed Locations
Starting Out
All Forum Categories
Followed Discussions
Followed Categories
Followed People
Followed Locations
Market News & Data
General Info
Real Estate Strategies
Landlording & Rental Properties
Real Estate Professionals
Financial, Tax, & Legal
Real Estate Classifieds
Reviews & Feedback

Updated over 4 years ago on . Most recent reply

User Stats

58
Posts
22
Votes
Jacob Bohrer
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Canton, OH
22
Votes |
58
Posts

Advice for someone passionate about REI

Jacob Bohrer
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Canton, OH
Posted

It has always been my dream/goal to get into Real Estate Investing.

Out of college my wife and I bought a SFH as a live in flip.

After 4 years my wife finally gets and and is all in with me on REI... so thankful for her!

We sold out SFH for profit in November with the intention to get into a small multi family to house hack.

Over the last 3 years I’ve seen so many good deals, but now that we sold our home and are all in I feel like there’s nothing good right now, it’s a little discouraging. (We’ve made multiple offers on a few but also are in not wanting to settle for a bad deal) I’m still 100% committed to this, and am going to try direct mail this month but do any of you guys have any words of wisdom or at least some words of encouragement during this season of seemingly unknown and waiting in our real estate journey? Thanks all!

Most Popular Reply

User Stats

752
Posts
839
Votes
Brandon Rush
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Portland, CT
839
Votes |
752
Posts
Brandon Rush
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Portland, CT
Replied

Hey Jacob, 

One option is paying retail for a property instead of seeking out a "deal". When looking for my house hack, I was looking for a deal as well a few months ago. I had to change my strategy and buy an ok deal but also took into consideration I would be living for free and interest rates are low right now. I would recommend looking at "all" of the benefits of house hacking and not just the purchase price. In 10-15 years, it probably won't matter too much what you paid (unless you did something crazy).

Dive in and get to it! Good luck on your journey. 

Loading replies...