Forbes just released its Most Affordable Cities List.  Several frequently discussed cities on Bigger Pockets top the list.  For those who cannot wait to see who is #1, it is Birmingham, Alabama!  Other select cities w...

I just rented my place in the Bay Area, CA. but live in texas. I’m trying to determine if I should open a LLC to protect my personal assets or just go with an Umbrella? Since the property is in CA, I assume I would ne...

I often hear that it's important to keep your properties heavily mortgaged to keep the equity down, so that you don't look "juicy" for  a lawsuit. (assuming there's a reason for being sued in the first place) I cannot...

I recently had a conversation with a colleague about some possible locations ideal for acquiring and holding (or building) offshore vacation and residential properties. These locations were sort of central to that dis...

How do you guys feel about this? Is this something that will alter your decision to buy (particularly for renting)?

1. Site Selection, 2. Considerations blog, 3. Site layout, This may be a little disjointed, I am combining 3 different blogs and discussions I have had.
1. Site Selection:
Your near Detroit, so I will do this ...

Hello Bigger Pockets community,My name is Dan, and I have been an avid listener since late last year, and made my first jump into real estate/STR this year after holding off for some time. I am in a bit of a sticky an...

Hi All,Better late than never. My name is Justin and I was first turned on to Bigger Pockets about a year ago. I have been listening to the podcast and I am currently reading @Brandon Turner's book on Rental Property ...

Hi, I'm new here and have been reading through the threads. I found bits and pieces in relation to answering my question, but hoped I could ask the question here related to my individual situation.

The contra...

I'm getting more and more FB ads in my area for mobile homes for sale. Some have been redone, others are a "handyman's delight", but I'm curious if it really matters if all the numbers work? I guess there's just a sti...