What would one look for to identify an emerging market, either for commercial or residential investment? I'm talking about areas that haven't yet started to boom and the price hasn't started to go up. I know this isn'...

Hi all, I'm starting to look at designs for a new build in a small college town, but with a reasonably large student body that drives a lot of traffic in/out of town throughout the year. My family has been in student ...

I had some tenants just move out who had lived in our rental for 4 years….and during that time period they “really wore the sh#t out of the place” (to quote my husband). They were not mailicious, but by the looks of...

Hi.We are selling, and clearly at the wrong time.Per our agent, we are priced right, and there is nothing wrong with the house. The problem? We are in the mid to upper level of the market, the interest rates are obsce...

Move over, @Joshua Dorkin and @Brandon Turner . There's a new podcast in town. Listen to our first show at www.biggerpockets.com/moneyshow01 where we interview Mr. Money Mustache. He shares his thoughts on what trul...

Hi everyone, what are your thoughts on incorporating comprehensive Energy Efficiency upgrades into residential real estate sales and also investment strategies? For example, upgrading all lightbulbs to LEDs, appliance...

Good morning BP family. I hope everyone is realizing your RE investing goals.  We are considering purchasing a 9 unit multifamily. All of the units are 1 bedroom.  Historically we were discouraged from purchasing prop...

A move from California to Texas could save a million dollars. Many Americans are opting inSwapna Venugopal Ramaswamy USA TODAY July 4, 2023https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2023/07/04/california-to-texas-move-risin...

Hello! Thought I would take some time and start a deal diary on my Third Flip. Flip #1 was a success at 19k profit, flip #2 broke even (depressed about that but I'll get around to writing about it someday), and here w...

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/22/business/trump-...Hi, Everyone! I came across this article in the New York Times today about possible changes in the tax code as it pertains to real estate. I am a new investor, havi...