Hi All,I'm a property owner and landlord in San Francisco, and have often wondered how similar the Manhattan market is to ours.  I was fortunate enough to make my first investment in SF 20 years ago, and wisely refi/p...

I am a newbie but no dummy. Just want to to get it right.When I locate a property of interest just listed as "NED RECORDED:" on a local government foreclosure list, what is my first best move?   

Hi all, I wanted to share my recent experiences with turning our garage studio apartment conversion into a short term rental. We have had great success and so far no real issues. The income has paid for the mortgage f...

i used to use individual tradesman (painters, cabinet guys, windows, tilers, etc) on my previous projects. i use to meet them in my paint stained work clothes thinking that i am showing them i know how to do their ...

In Febuary 2014 I will be attending a 3 day class to learn how to flip houses using Armando Montelongo's system. Does anyone have any experience with this system?

Hey Everyone ! My name is John, and I am new to Bigger Pockets as well as Real Estate investing. I turn 30 years old this year, and spent the last 10 years earning my Bachelors Degree in Business Management from East ...

Do you hesitate to answer when someone asks you what you do for a living?  Do you hang your head when the naysayers label your industry as a bunch of vultures preying on the innocent, trying to steal houses from littl...

Hi, guys. I appreciate all replies. So I have 2 STRs. Drying linens and towels is definitely the slowdown. Both of my STRs are 4 bedroom/2 bath with duvet covers for the comforters. So when all 4 beds are used, there ...

I am curious for those who have done single family new construction whether or not you chose to invest in any sustainable design or construction strategies for your projects, or if you specifically chose not to. Why o...

In Seattle Washington.This 100 year old house is 2,600 square feet and the seller wants $750k which is priced high for the market. I went into the house yesterday and there will be lots of deferred maintenance as the ...