There are so many different methods in real estate...I got to wonder, what are the most used methods by investors out there? I'm working hard on a plan to actually free myself from the rat race and be an independent ...

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...

The tax records of my rental condo shows 0 for assessed land value and the assessed building value as the total assessed value. So far I was convinced that even a condo has some land value based on the shared common g...

I have made no secret of the fact I am buying in Detroit, and a big fanI have seen the good the bad and the ugly.So what I learnt so far.......Understand your market, what you buying and  true value of your property p...

Hi there! I am blessed to currently have $400k cash to invest in real estate deals. I am looking to invest nationally (remotely). I have a running plan but I am just starting out in REI and am not interested in moving...

I agree with J Scott that there is both passive investing (buying and holding real estate for long term wealth building) and trying to build an active real estate business.

Between working as a real estate agent vs s...

Hello everyone!I'm new to real estate investing and Bigger Pockets. I'm having a difficult time deciding where to buy my first property. My goal is to buy a duplex (where I would live in one unit) or a house with a ba...

I know it helps to have a buyer's pool, but my understanding from a pro I know is that if you are assigning (wholesaling) it is considered illegal. I am told that, "A buyer today may not be a buyer tomorrow", therefor...

Hey all,

I just found this site not too long ago and signed up. Just wanted to say Hello.

Ray

I grew up in the Malibu Point Dume Club (ZIP: 90265) and now have the opportunity to purchase, but I am hesitant to do so. If you know the area, let me know your thoughts /experiences especially about the following:Re...