I wanted to see if anyone has thoughts on whether or not the Illinois real estate market is a smart place to be investing given the current budget issues?

Good Evening Everyone!My name is George and I would like to introduce myself to all the Bigger Pockets members.    I'm a huge fan of the BP podcasts and the knowledge that is being shared by all of the contributors to...

It seems that every time someone posts about where to invest, the floodgates open and the Ohio investors overrun the discussion.  Have I missed something in the last few months?  Why is it so trendy right now?

Hello new to bigger pockets. Looking to purchase in within the next 3 months in the city of Bakersfield CA. Up to 600k purchase price. Will self manage property. Wondering if anybody if from the city and tips in area ...

Thank you for your time reading my post and helping me out!!I am trying to find a good website for stats in Las Vegas. I have looked at the newspaper websites but I want to see current numbers and past and they all se...

I will be moving to DFW area from Richmond Va. I lived in DFW for a while in the past and am moving back now, so I have some knowledge of the different suburbs etc.. I just finished a live in flip in Virginia so I hav...

Just coming on board.  It feels absolutely empowering to know that there are sooooo many like-minded individuals looking to secure their financial future in the art of real estate investing.  Proud to be a member, let...

I'm a WNC native with a family history in construction and insurance. I got my BS in Entrepreneurship from Missouri State University and helped a friend start a construction business while there. My wife and I recentl...

I bought a new roof and new flooring in 2012 for my rental in Houston and have been depreciating it every year. This year I sold the home for $136k and want to make sure I capture the correct cost bases. I paid $75k f...

Hey all - I'm a newbie about to close on my first rental property in a A-/B+ neighborhood. It'll require less than 5k to get rent-ready and should cash flow about $350/month. Rent will be around $1900 and trying to de...