Rich Weese
40% loss in net worth in last 3 years
I'm sure many have heard the numbers recently that the median net worth of individuals in the United States has dropped 39% in the last three years. I'm just curious how BP members have fared during the same three-yea...
Kelli P.
Is Detroit a good market to begin in for Newbie Investor?
Hi BP Fam! I am a newbie investor and I've been doing a lot of research, reading and podcast listening over the past couple of weeks and came across BiggerPockets along the way. Currently, my goal is to start with p...
Travis Raila
1st out of state investment - focus on one area?
I'm thinking about making my first real estate purchase, an out of state rental property, and wondering the best way to go about finding and analyzing a property.Do people who are investing out of state typically pick...
Michael Ealy
What Is Your ONE Question About Apartment Investing?
If you're a newbie or beginner investor, I want to help you. What is the ONE question about apartment investing that you like to get answered? I have been buying houses and apartments since 1999 and have about 1,000 a...
Dean Valadez
Bookkeeping and Cash Flow Questions
Bookkeeping questions:
I purchased a property with cash flow, according to my calculator, on day 1, but knew it was a value-add opportunity. Since the acquisition, I have done upgrades. Technically, I know that with ...
Gary Dezoysa
What other low management investment options are there?
Hey guys,Reading about performing notes has fascinated me; seems like such a superior investment compared to stocks/bonds in terms of variance and ROI. What else is out there that is relatively passive? Can be REI or ...
Mike Barry
When to use a portfolio lender?
Hello everyone,Newbie investor here with 2 rental properties under my belt. Now that i've been bitten by the bug I'm ready to keep going. I want to do the best planning ahead that I can. From all that I have read here...
Joseph Lucas Jr
Landlord Tales and cautions
Happy Friday BP Nation!I am still very new to the world of real estate investing but I think I’m going to go down the path of buying, holding and renting. Now I talk with my fiance about this and she immediately bring...
Jeff Lulek
What tax benefits can high income earner get from real estate?
I have always been curious how how significant my tax benefits can be from the purchase of real estate. So a little background info on me so you understand why I ask the question.... I am a current multi-unit restaura...
Ernad D.
Made offer on fourplex - how to negotiate?
Dear BP community,I just made an offer on a fourplex and am looking for negotiation advice. The property is in really good shape and had a new roof done on 2014. The area is a B- neighborhood so it will not be too d...