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.
Level up your investing with Pro
Explore exclusive tools and resources to start, grow, or optimize your portfolio.
10+ investment analysis calculators
$1,000+/yr savings on landlord software
Lawyer-reviewed lease forms (annual only)
Unlimited access to the Forums

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
×
Try Pro Features for Free
Start your 7 day free trial. Pick markets, find deals, analyze and manage properties.
Results (7,780+)
Bill Haldenby getting your spouse on board
23 February 2020 | 14 replies
See how horribly (zzzzz) they explain below:Warning SignsYour partner’s spending habits or debt directly inhibit your ability to save money for your agreed up goalsToo much credit card debtThey have lost hopeThey are resigned to working to normal retirement age and just do a job that they have tricked themself that they enjoy :/Tips to have this difficult conversationsBuy an expensive dinner or bottle of wine and do what you need to do to have an interventionTravel offsite, make it special and unprecedentedBring a moderator or another like minded couple (your network is your net worth)Have then talk to another person who gets it (we are products of the 5 people we hang out with most)Remove them from bad influences (podcasts, books, magazines, tv shows, people, family, etc)Keep your conversations positive by reiterating some wins while reinforcing where things are goingDon’t start out with We need to talk” or “There’s something I’ve been meaning to discuss with you.”Focus first on shared goals and then discuss how you can achieve those goals together, reconfirm these goalsDon’t point out faults to your financial shortcomingsUse “we” or “us” not “youRe-confirm your common goals – values you both share and what you hope to accomplish togetherWhat are your hopes and dreams?
Owen Thornton I am 16 and am building my new reading list
4 May 2020 | 67 replies
Check out “How to Win Friends and Influence People” by Dale Carnegie that book has some very important skills to learn, also “As a Man Thinketh” by James Allen also since you mentioned Donald Trump check out the classic “The Art of The Deal” If you haven’t already
Danny T. Rent Strike? Buzzfeed pushes irresponsible viewpoints
1 April 2020 | 15 replies
Most of us think the Kardashians aren't news worthy, but Kylie Jenner has 160 million followers and she's a major influencer, like it or not.
Ian Dale Ibrado Anyone investing in wetaskiwin or red deer alberta canada?
24 April 2022 | 9 replies
Transportation is a key consideration for renters, and it is good to know your investment time scope if a big project is likely to influence property values.
Mike Schafer Property listing Descriptions.
26 March 2020 | 3 replies
Investors would be far less influenced as the description is just window-dressing; property analysis is all about the numbers...   
Account Closed creative uses for farmland/forest?
27 October 2020 | 5 replies
Originally posted by Account Closed the current / future zoning will have a big influence
Gurjot Grewal Is "Secrets of the Canadian Real Estate Cycle" Relevant ?
13 March 2022 | 21 replies
A concern of mine is, historically some housing in edmonton seems to be heavily influenced by the price of oil.
Karsten Madsen Should I build small, 2nd home on my property?
9 March 2022 | 9 replies
My curiosity is how it would effect influence of this on selling at some point in future. 
Rahel Ketema Screwed by contractor
5 January 2022 | 27 replies
Do they have any influence with them?
Nicholas Weckstein Do you lease or buy your vehicle ?
6 June 2018 | 142 replies
That will also influence the decision on whether to lease or finance.