I was just studying just today on market cycles and how(or if)there is a way to predict any cycle in any given area.

:) I'm also a huge fan of small multifamily properties (such as the one I wrote about in this article: How to Buy a Small MultiFamily Property: A Step by Step Case Study) Let us know how we can help you out!

Hi Augusto, I recently discovered BP also, and on the other side of the valley in Chandler.

Hello Richard, I hope this finds you well and "at home"...I am currently in Afghanistan working and studying the BP blogs and podcasts every night.

Hello all,I recently discovered Bigger Pockets and think it's about time to start participating.

My brother and I are planning to go into Real Estate Investment, we are currently reading and studying the following books; Flip by Rick Villani and Clay Davis, Flipping Houses for dummies by Ralph Roberts, The E Myth by Michael Gerber and Launching a Leadership Revolution by Chris Brady and Orrin Woodward and How to flip a house in 5 simple steps by Michael LaCava.We understand knowledge is the key to becoming successful real estate investors so any tips or advice, you would like to share with two New Yorkers please feel free.We both look forward to becoming active members of bigger pockets Thank you

As a pilot study, I'm asking local real estate professionals, builders, renovators, and anyone who would like to contribute to look over the draft product FIRST.

As Michael Carbonare said, you are not dealing with a motivated seller.To discover motivation, do the following:1.

I have been studying for about a year now learning the in an outs an continue to seek more advice.

Study the basics first so that you get the big picture of RE before trying to find some niche.