My Questions of the Bigger Pocket Forum Contributers: 1.

I don't think you can claim rental expenses on space you're living in yourself, even if your girlfriend is contributing to the costs!

In addition, the new mortgage rules have made it more difficult to obtain a conventional mortgage, which may have also contributed to the increased demand for the relatively lower-priced high-rise units.

Where I can contribute I do so happily, and you'll find many others who'll do so as well.  

I also would like to contribute more to my retirement fund as well as create an increased source of income and help better the community.

I look forward to getting to know as many of the forum members as possible and learning as much as I can, as well as in time one day being able to contribute myself to the vast knowledge base and expertise that is obviously already collected here.Very much glad to be here!

I've lived rent free, haven't contributed to a mortgage payment and have 1 extra month of collected rent from 2 units prior to beginning payments on the mortgage.  

I have mentors on BP who will handle this for me when I find the right property but I'd love to contribute some knowledge when I ask for the favor lol.  

My name is Ian Scott, my contribution to REI at this very exciting beginning of my real estate career is that I recently got my real estate license here in Las Vegas, Nevada!

Certain of them even don't know how to do a MCA and no contribution but wait for commission desperately.