Consider two investors just getting started. One wants to build and is in principle opposed to buying existing structures; the other is only interested in buying. 
Which will come out on top? 
I know that most will ...

BackgroundI have learned a lot from people on the BiggerPockets boards and I wanted to offer some of my experience in the hope that someone else could find some useful information. I started following the real estate ...

Just got my first deal. Now we are ready to renovate. Is it customary to pay contractors anything up front? Most bids came in asking for 50% up front and 50% upon completion.

any one have personal experiences with warzone properties? Im certain 95% of all investors will pass on this "deal"... But also know that shortly someone in the 5% will be coming to buy. Fire damaged house in warzone,...

Hey Everyone! I purchased my first rental, a duplex, in January of this year.  After the tenants left last month I started the rehab process to bring the units up to speed and increase rents to market rates. 
The sco...

Hello Pocketiers!

Another newbie from Milwaukee (a.k.a MILL-E-WAH-QUE according to Wayne's World:))

I am finally sending out my intro post after many months of reading and listening to the excellent podcasts and jus...

Property is 1,148sqft, 3bed, 2bath, family/living room, kitchen/laundry.Work that i would like to do:- brand new kitchen- 2 brand new baths- all cosmetics brand new- some if not all windows need to be replaced- conver...

I've searched BP to no avail on best ways to get rid of trash and haven't really come up with much. Near me, it's $59.90 including tax to dump 1 ton at the transfer station. Last project, there were 7 tons of debris. ...

I thought you might enjoy this article written by Robert Shiller, Sterling Professor of Economics, Yale University:http://insights.som.yale.edu/insights/housing-mark...Agree/Disagree? Comments? Thoughts?

Hi BP community, my name is Tinah - a brand new real estate investor and I am in a bit of pickle - need guidance.I signed a P&S agreement on a property and later realized that by law the lead disclosure on lease d...