I've been doing a lot of reading these past few days. I've been analyzing my market and comparing them to others around where I live. I've been trying to do my due diligence, to come up with my business strategy, and ...

There is a lot of debate about staying local vs. investing out of town. What factors do you consider when deciding what market to invest in? What do you think makes a great market?

Hi BP! I was talking to a friend of mine about credit. He says that each person is worth a certain amount of credit based on their income. Here was his example: Say you make $70k per year. You are then worth $200 in c...

I have to admit that I was drawn to BiggerPockets in a somewhat roundabout way.  You see, I'm not so much interested in Real Estate as a business that I want to get into, but as a means to an end.  That end of course ...

So I just got home from my RDE 3 day seminar, and it was worth it for $199; however, they demonstrated this software called Rich Dad Real Estate Success Software that is not included in the basic training.. I really l...

Long story very VERY short-My husband and I are interested in purchasing a property for renovation. There is one current tenant who doesn't want to move.  He is not rent controlled, is a sibling of the owner selling t...

Hi BP

Are you a REI? Do you have your Real estate license?

If NO, why?

If YES,
1. Are you an Agent or broker?

2. Where do you work? (Big/small brokerage, own your own)

3. Pros and cons?

4. How much of your Inve...

Hello,
Despite all of the warnings to only invest in landlord friendly states, there are massive investments made in cities like New York San Fran. etc.  that are considered landlord unfriendly. 
Why is this?  One ...