Hey BP,I'm in a little bit of a pickle and could use some advice.  I have been searching for months for a primary residence for myself, which has turned out to be a challenge due to the competitive market I'm in (Wash...

Hi All - I've been a BiggerPockets member for a few years now with the intent of starting my real estate venture 3 years ago. Well, it didn't happen, but we just did our first investment through a syndication group in...

Hello,Currently have properties here in Orange County with a partner and we are looking to invest in Texas.  Trouble is we have no experience with the State let alone areas that make sense.We invest primarily in 3-4 P...

I am trying to research more about investing in Indianapolis.  On home facts it says that Indianapolis has a high crime rate.  should I stay out of that area and find something on the outskirts? Could any investors in...

https://www.coachcarson.com/big-shifts-ahead/Above is a good article and book review from Chad Carson, a BP blogger, on demographic shifts.  I lived the Surban lifestyle and most of my investing has been in a Surban m...

So I got an email in BP that they are selling forms for 7 landlord forms at an "introductory" price of $99--normally $199!  I can only say I'm disappointed.  This, after jacking up their pro and plus memberships.While...

Do you use QR codes to advertise your rentals?I started to experiment a bit with it as a way to point them to a web site with more information and details.As you know, if you use Postlets or any real estate web site t...

What do you think the future holds for cities, regions, and states that are on the "decline"?

Some of your more basic examples include cities like Toledo and Detroit - the Rust Belt.

From an investment perspective, ...

Hi! Beginner here just getting started in real estate investing. I’ve been spending the last few months reading books and learning, and I’m at the point where I’m ready to make my plan to get started. I live in San Di...

Allow me to catch you up to speed before moving forward. My career path has been more crooked than a hunchback lawyer. I began like most; working odd jobs throughout high school. From grocery store cashier to pizza de...