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I've been thinking what people would do (or rather, what's the best thing to do) when they receive a lump sum of money for whatever reason.
Would you...
1. Pay off your primary residence (90-100%), and invest the re...
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Hi BP,Though this is my first post, I’ve been following the BiggerPockets podcast and blogs since I moved to DC 3 years ago — it has really been inspirational and life changing for me. The power of the voices on this...
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I'm a newbie from CA trying to invest in my first rental property in TX or some other states with healthy RE market (good cash flow and landlord friendly). After doing a lot of research, I heard a lot of different opi...
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Hello BP CommunityFull Transparency Coming: I've been a participant of BP for a few years now and I use the word "participant" very loosely. Meaning, I've been someone who has been watching from the sidelines for too ...
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I'm an investor trying to formulate new policies around the new statewide NY Tenant Protection Act of 2019 that was passed in June. After speaking with countless lawyers, property managers, and RE investors all over ...
I've been approached about the possibility of investing in a real estate start up. It is being founded by two multifamily real estate executives who also dabble in residential real estate. They are planning to start ...