I've been investing for 8+ years now. Just read David Greene's BRRRR book. It really has me sold on a shift in mindset (to date I have been saving up, putting down 25% to buy properties at retail. It's been a slow pro...

Has anyone cashed out their 401k?  You would have to pay a 10% penalty plus you pay federal/state taxes.  Any comments is it too risky or risky not to do it?

The company entity issue continues to come up on this board as well as my landlord’s association. Here is a site that recommends against an LLC or corp.: http://www.johntreed.com/entity.html

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pros and cons?Suggestions?Thank you in advance 

I got into real estate investing to escape the 9 to 5 paycheck route. Now that I have enough "passive" income through single family, mulitfamily, short term rentals, a few notes, etc....I'm looking at the next step t...

I bought an ugly house. I want to make it beautiful. I am looking for suggestions from the BP community.The house has wood siding with vertical lines (T1-11) that is a bad color. In addition, the house lacks balance. ...

Hello Fellow BP Members,I just wanted your input on whether or not I should get my real estate license. I live in Ohio and I know some states are different than others.But instead of just asking for others input, I wa...

My husband and I are thrilled and a bit nervous about closing next week on our first property--- 3 four plex's a mile from our home. A HUGE thanks to bigger pockets for helping us crunch numbers, network and give us c...

I have a belligerant tenant whose lease expires June 30th.  He sent me this message. in response to the lease renewal letter I sent him. "you cant legally ask me to pay 1/3 of the electric in an illegal apt. not leavi...

I am curious as to wether you guys agree with the idea that an RE investor should only take on investments in which he/she will make their money going in. IE buying RE considerably under market value. Of course this i...