For all my seasoned, late real estate friends, if you were to start from scratch, what would be the best way to start investing? 

But...http://www.exeter1031.com/arti...That loophole is closed if you don't live in the property first.Also, if the OP is already in the process of closing this month (not many days left), can he 1031 the transaction at this late stage of the game? 

Good afternoon Bigger Pockets!

I am a graduate student in my late 20s who lives in the Chapel Hill-Durham leg of the Research Triangle in North Carolina.

We have been researching all the buzzy markets like #Boise, #Austin, #Nashville, #Tampa, #Houston...but the more I read on Biggerpockets, the more it seems these markets are tapped out and too difficult to find deals (even read a post from someone in Nashville saying it is 7-8 years too late!).  

Hi all, Lately, I have been trying to do my best to learn the different tax laws and am confused on a few different things.

Unless you’re using something off the shelf like butcher block or Formica" - Not always the case, I have had cabinetry installed and the next day, the quartz counter tops went in (many times).I'm late to your thread since this is 8 months later and I would have warned you to pull permits yourself if you are acting as general and subbing all tasks out.

I don't feel like I'm getting the best representation.I'm in Mississippi (MS), is it too late to go get a buyers agent? 

Those with an eye on recent history can't be blamed for thinking current market conditions are nearing their endgame, with rapid price appreciation and fierce competition for homes eerily reminiscent of the late stages of the mid-2000s housing boom.

Ive stumbled across a couple but havent seen any actual activity as of lately from either the Mid ohio valley crew, or the Ohio rei crew.Thanks i just moved back to the area after finishing up college studys in nc. and looking to reconnect with other investors/REI people in the area.