I am new here, and along with the Bigger Pockets guides, I recently read Brandon Turner's "7 Years to 7 Figures."  That piece lays out 3 fundamental principles: get a good deal when you buy (20% discount), appreciate ...

You've heard that old adage about a person who tries to represent themselves in a real estate transaction has a fool for a client....

I think the market is pretty strong in my neck of the woods, and I am aimi...

I live in San Diego, CA and want to buy my first rental property but I don't have a primary residence yet. Does renting an apartment so I I can use my savings out of state sound like a good idea? Or would you dig for ...

Alrighty my fellow BiggerPocketians, here are the crazy pictures of my first prospect. But before we begin, you may have noticed I uploaded a picture of my actual self... So yeah... that's me, nice to meet you all hah...

Hi Friends! I have been analyzing deals ALL OVER the area I live and can't meet this 1% Rule... Where can I achieve this rule without buying in war-zone areas? I have noticed there are people saying they only buy prop...

Hello, I am new to the group and just starting my road to real estate investment education. My question is,
Does anyone know the Danville, IL market. It is where my husband was from originally but now we are in the S...

I've been reading another forum and they recommend charging twice the security deposit if the FICO score(s) is below 600. Has anyone tried this and if so were the people willing to pay?

Also I was wondering how peop...

I am looking up some houses to fix and hold (rent) and I am doing some analysis, but there is absolutely no way to get a deal which fits the %2 rule.

Here is an example:

http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2911-Nels...

I'm considering cashing out a modest 401k and combining that with cash to purchase a 4-plex. I have seen lots of discussions about the pros and cons of cashing out. Some people suggest solo 401k or self directed, or j...

I'm looking for some B Class properties for my Buy-and-Hold portfolio in Fountain Square and Warren Park area of Indianapolis.I was looking at this   Investors Guide to Grading Indianapolis Neighborhoods and noticed t...