J Scott mentions that most people are reluctant to start investing because it's "not the right time" to buy or sell. He writes that there are only two conditions that make a successful flip and that's to buy at a low ...

Considering buying my first rental property in Dallas that is listed at 1600 sq ft. According to county records the property is only 864 sq ft, so additions to property are unpermitted. Seems like a red flag to me, bu...

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I'm getting into wholesaling homes and Im targeted absentee owners. However , Im building my buyers list first. In making calls I come across some who are ok with what we do but with others (realtors...

Hi guys,I'm fairly new to bigger pockets and haven't seen a thread on Canadian tax benefits to investment property. I'm originally from the UK with a small portfolio and am now looking to relocate to the Nova Scotia a...

In Cincinnati Ohio, renters won’t necessarily need a cash security deposit anymore under a new law passed by Cincinnati City Council. This will help alleviate barriers to renting an apartment, the law says landlords m...

What do you think the future holds for cities, regions, and states that are on the "decline"?

Some of your more basic examples include cities like Toledo and Detroit - the Rust Belt.

From an investment perspective, ...

This post is admittedly as much about venting as it is looking for opinions of others. Here's what crossed my mind this morning: Social Security. I'm turning 49 this year and have been working (on the books) since age...

Hi, my name is John Stark and I recently just graduated high school. Recently I have been getting very motivated about how money works and would like to learn as much as possible about how to make my money work for me...

These are the main areas of concern the inspector found today on a SFH I'm looking at in Indianapolis.  The structural issues are really concerning to me, as well as the moisture in the basement.What is reasonable to ...

Planning to build a spec home in the San Jose area. We have already put in the earnest money on a lot with a very old house. The question I have is how easy it is to be the owner builder on this construction project a...