What is the biggest real estate investing mistake you have ever made?

Please share your experience in detail and provide a solution (if applicable).

So I am going to jump on the diary band wagon and document my 4th flip.  This is my third of this year and 1 last year.Just got word from my agent that the bank has accepted my offer.  Just waiting for the documents t...

So this is my first foray into tapping into the collective wisdom of bigger pockets.I am just starting out in real estate, and this will be my chosen vehicle towards financial independence. I do have a day job that I ...

Hello, Newer member to Bigger Pockets but fairly knowledgeable with residential real estate. Question: I'm looking at duplex in Indianapolis, IN that's listed for $60,000. Condition looks okay from the pictures. Befor...

Hello,I am looking to do my first flip. I have been analyzing deals on the south side of Chicago and the south suburbs. I have a pre-approval for a hard money loan. Each of the homes I have tried to bid on had 20+ bid...

 I have found what could possibly be a great starter investment house, or possibly not.    I, of course, would want to see it in person, have it inspected, etc and do my due diligence before moving further.  On the su...

How would you invest in your first rental property if you had $10K? I am going to get a personal loan so that I can get started. I want to buy and hold. I live in MA. I could house-hack first and do it through FHA and...

How can I estimate rental costs on a MLS listing from my computer? I am looking to begin my first flip in the next 2/3 months...is it okay to see fixer upper appear in my market and just make an offer of what I “think...

Hey Everyone, I began flipping houses more than a decade ago. I can recall how lost I was when I started and I wish that I would’ve had someone to guide me through the process and allow me the opportunity to avoid a...

I read a ton of books about investing in RE and the BRRRR method. I truly still did not have the confidence to make an offer and purchase a property. I'm looking for little push and help me minimize my mistakes. I re...