I would not file for bankruptcy!Six years ago I was young and dumb and in a spot of financial trouble; maxed out cards, defaulted loans, trouble getting work, the typical story. It was a slippery financial slope that ...

Sharon and Matt are a mother and son Team. Sharon is originally from the Pittsburgh area. In 1987 she made a decision to relocate to the NOVA area to pursue her Real Estate career and to achieve a better quality of ...

I just finished reading BP's "The Book on Managing Rental Properties" and there was an interesting suggestion to create a policy binder, complete with mission statement and values, to help you focus on what's importan...

Hi. We're relatively new to Real Estate investment. We had a house in LA that we bought, fixed up and sold and currently live in our only property here in Virginia. We're looking to purchase an investment property wit...

Hello All,My name is Chelsea and I am a new to the world of real estate investing. I came across Bigger Pockets after reading several real estate investing & rehabbing books. A little bit about myself...I was born...

Hello Everyone, I'm about to turn 35, single/not married, no kids, and am currently living in my basement and renting the rest of the house out (which I am totally content with ..have no desire to live in a big empty ...

Guys, I am working with a real estate investor as the acquisitions manager, but we haven't closed on a deal since I've been with the company - over 5 months.  I'm at a crossroads...I'm a recent college graduate, livin...

Hello Community!My name is Angela Gailliard. I am new to Biggerpockets.com and new to investing. I currently reside in the Goose Creek SC which is about 10 miles outside of Charleston SC, voted #1 city in the nation.A...

Hello everyone,I am a newbie and this is my very first BP post! I'm currently living in the greater Boston area and I am hoping to house hack a multifamily property as I start this journey. I've analyzed some deals in...

Can you guys tell me how to not fall for rental scams (e.g. renting with intent of renting to others; renting on behalf of the owner; etc.; etc.)? How do you verify the owner of the apartment/building? Do you always v...