I am looking to convert the garage of one of my parents rentals into a bedroom with a bathroom and possibly a kitchen in order to rent it out. I was considering drawing the plans myself and submitting them to acquire ...

I've been reading the forums and soaking up as much information as possible for the last 6-9 months. I finally decided to jump in and purchase my first turnkey property which closed about 2 weeks ago. Everything was s...

Hey guys I'm wondering what your thoughts are on having/starting a basic website as a new wholesale business; initially for the purpose of credentials? I know that some people might not find a business/person credible...

I'm wanting to house hack a duplex in Tosa. I have noticed that rents for duplexes in this area are all over the place... 2 bed/1 bath for $800, $700, $1,000. There is no consistency and it seems like really low rents...

Interesting read here.

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I just closed on my first duplex in Washington DC, yay! I changed all of the locks, but still feel like I could use an added layer of protection. The units are stacked and share an atrium, or main entryway. What secur...

You can make a fortune in land. Having said that, I will not sugarcoat what is probably one of the most difficult types of real estate investing. The reason you can double, triple (or more) your money in land is bec...

Hi BP Community,I am fairly new to the game, looking into getting started doing wholesaling.I am looking to expand my network by keeping in contact with like minded people. In particular, I am looking for the followin...

Hello everybody! I am new to Bigger Pockets and I am beginning my search for my first rental property. I have found several promising leads but am unsure of how to best analyze the quality of the neighborhood in which...

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You can definitely say that I am a "newbie" to real estate and BP. I am currently a high school senior and I have recently been introduced to the world of real estate investing. I will be attending the Uni...