We're gathered here today to pay respects to a great website design that is no more... the old BiggerPockets. The old BiggerPockets was a great site and it lived a very long and happy life, but the time has come to pu...

Hello world! First post on BP. Be nice.First, a quick note about me. I'm a formerly-retired lawyer (UT-Knoxville law school) who is now practicing again primarily for the purpose of rebuilding an investment stash I lo...

Hi; I'm a new investor who had the privilege of pitching my plan to a panel of experienced members at my local REIA club. They told me lease option deals weren't popular in California because you run into problems wit...

Advantages:1.  choose your tenants  by owner occupying your duplex or 4 plex your not subject to the national discrimination rules.. You can choose your tenants ( hand pick them) discard any for any reason..2. when yo...

I thought I would take a chance in posting this here because I know there are some bright minds who may be able to help. Let me clear, I am not asking for anything more than mere advise. I am a 54 year old(young) man ...

I got a property under contract with the seller on Saturday, August 22nd. COE on the front side PSA is "on or before September 21st". The title work is back and clear so we are ready to close on Monday, September 14th...

As I'm readying myself to purchase my first property this year, I'd like to know if it is common and highly recommended to have a general contractor to accompany me during a walk through of a property of interest to h...

I did my first tenant buy out today. Here is what I have learned.There are Lots of other explanations about why the bay area rent control is weird. If someone has enjoyed quite and respectful use of the unit who is in...