Just wanted to take the next step and introduce myself after lurking for a while.  Brand new investor from NJ with a lot of varying interests.  I work for a major food manufacturer and finally received the kick in the...

I'm buying my first tax deed this month. The house look really nice on the outside but somebody still living there. After I purchase the tax deed, I need to apply for a quiet title and after I receive the quiet title,...

How does one go about finding a great mentor? I’ve been going to networking and investor events and talk to people but I feel like no one ever really takes me seriously. I’ve been learning all I can and I’ve learned t...

Hello BP!I've been stalking this forum for quite sometime and finally set up an account. Looking forward to networking, collaborating and contributing to the BP community!Currently I am focused on starting a flip-hold...

Hello, everyone! I've been clearing debts, saving, scanning the market, and lurking the BP forums for a while now. And I've found a deal I'm comfortable pursuing. But I need a bit of insight. The home is a 2b1b, in a ...

Hello Everyone,I am new to BiggerPockets and still exploring the site, but I wanted to post my situation for feedback.My wife and I (both 27) are seeking to become first-time homebuyers and have been trying to buy in ...

Everyone has heard of the Federal Reserve "Stress Test" for large Wall Street banks, but many of the same principles apply to us as real estate investors. A stress test involves preparing for the rare "crisis," a once...

There is a property in my neighborhood that looks abandoned (the door is bolted shut, a front window is cracked, and it's overgrown) that I have been curious about for a while because I live in a higher end area of th...

Summary: We converted our primary home into a rental house earlier this year. The home is in a new master-planned community within a fast-growing Austin suburb. All of the homes are fully landscaped with HOA requireme...

Hi I’m new real estate and I brought my first rental property. A year ago but I’m having real trouble balancing I have in this property with my W-2 job. between my job which I do sometimes 40 hours or more and rehab...