My Story in the 80's my african american grandfather built a million dollar real estate empire. As a child as young as ten I would assist my grand father in building and maintaining the properties. I learned many valu...

I am scrambling to come up with ideas to get capital to buy real estate to buy and hold and to use to create cash flow. There are so many who have talked about buying real estate with no money. I do not have money of ...

Hello all!  My wife and I have been taking care of my nephews since they were Freshmen and Sophomores in high school.  When the oldest one graduated last year, he stayed with us because he wasn’t sure what he wanted t...

Military Investors - I wanted to post more of a piece of advice with hopes it would generate some discussion. For the longest time while being active duty military I kept my identity as a real estate investor somewhat...

Hi bigger pockets.  We are a family of 4 living in San Diego. I have an extensive background in construction as well as a general contractors license in CA.  My wife is in school working towards her masters in school ...

Hey all! I just started working for a real estate syndicator and am beginning the process of getting as much education on the subject as I can. Do you have any books or resources on the subject that you'd recommend? I...

I'm in my first home purchased with my wife and flock of kids but am about ready to sell it. However long term hold is looking pretty darn attractive.  Could sell in great market now, or refinance for funds and rent i...

I get asked by my clients everyday, is Austin, TX market a bubble or will it continue to boom? The white-hot housing market in the Austin area continues to blaze, with the median sale prices for homes hitting all-tim...

Hi all!I have some wonderful tenants that are 1.5 years in a two year lease. The lease ends this June and they want to extend it monthly into the off-season of October at which time they are planning on moving out of ...

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I am thinking getting into real estate. Is it possible to do while still having a 9 to 5 and plenty of family commitments leaving little free time and energy. My original thought was multi...