So many people are graduating college every year with tens of thousands of dollars of debt. Many of these graduates are having a hard time finding jobs that pay 50K+. It doesn't make sense to me to "invest" all of thi...

Hello,My mother-in law has about 700K in her retirement accounts and has suddenly needed to go into long term care (about 8K per month.) We are thinking that rather than simply spend down her retirement funds to pay f...

My friend and I are trying to get our real estate careers started, and we're finding it pretty difficult to afford the 20%-25% down payments for the properties in our area. We're interested in fix and flips to start o...

Hello, I’m aching to ditch 9-5 and diversify away from the stock market.  I’d like to acquire some rental properties but don’t know how/where.  I read this article which suggests seeking high rent to price ratios on a...

Hi BP,I have been reading real estate books, listening to the podcasts, reading the forums, and taking some online classes for a little while now and have decided that I should make a profile and start being more acti...

Hello BP members!I am a recent Software Engineering graduate of Texas A&M University and have re-located to Dallas around the Bishop Arts District. I now work as a Software Developer for Fidelity Investments in We...

I am from DFW area and am having a difficult time deciding where and how to pursue my real estate education/license. I am making a carrier change and want to educate my self well in the real estate laws. I know th...

I have been participating as the capital partner is a major renovation (90% new) in historic Charleston. The area is likely to appreciate, and so even though I can make $25,000 if I flip it in a month, I am also in...

I use Airbnb a lot when I travel. I can find better accommodation for the price compare to hotels plus I get better amenities (full kitchen, etc)I'm wondering what some of the positives and negatives of each are compa...

Hey All! So I have very little background in construction or house repair. I also just bought my first duplex, but am new to the game. So here are two questions that have been bothering me and are making me feel timid...