Honest question, why lockup your money in real estate when over the past decade crypto (bitcoin) has better returns and you can now earn passive income and are much more liquid than buying a home? I am moving more an...

http://www.bizjournals.com/austin/news/2012/02/23/forecast-austin-job-growth-revs-up.html?ana=lnk

Some highlights:

19,000 new jobs are expected this year after 13,000 last year.

Unemployment rate could drop below 5...

Hey Guys -I was hoping for your feedback on a process question we've been pondering.What decisions do you believe an individual needs to make in order to close their first deal?I'd love to hear your thoughts on those ...

I've got a property that requires a pretty major rehab (asbestos siding, and needs new electrical, plumbing, HVAC, walls ....).  I have a general contractor that I think will do a good job.  I wanted to do the work as...

Hi, My name is Cécile. I live in one of the most expensive cities in the world, San Francisco (sighs). However, after joining the Bigger Pockets community, I believe I can reach my dream of financial freedom through c...

We see much discussion on how to find deals and buy deals. However not much is mentioned about how to handle the leads when you get them or HOW to CLOSE a deal.A great closer will out perform someone with superior kno...

Would appreciate any advice, I would like to invest somewhere in the southeastern quadarant of US (for example I'm open to somewhere like Missouri that isn't traditionally part of the "southeast"), looking for somewhe...

Hello All, This is my first discussion. I would like to reach out to investors/Realtors all over to see what they are experiencing in your market and your thoughts on where the market is heading. I have a fascination ...

Hello BP Members,I hope everyone is staying safe, healthy and sane in these crazy times.  I am currently under contract on a vacation rental in the Smoky Mountains (approx. 10 min from Pigeon Forge), with a closing da...

I’ve just finished reading “The Color of Law” which is an eye opening look in to government sponsored segregation through housing policy. With section 8 being an actionable step in the right direction, why are some la...