Although I'm not a big fan of using the Capitalization (Cap) Rate to analyze a property, it is a number used by many investors as a quick one-dimensional metric.  It is also one that is more commonly used in the comme...

Hey there, BiggerPocketeers!As we begin 2017, what do you see as your biggest challenges your business faces? If you're a new investor, what challenges are you experiencing in getting your first (or next) deal?

Hello all Need advice (I think), Started in Real estate 3 years ago with 160k liquid cash to begin. I've always had the hands-on I can do it if anyone can mentally so my plan was always BRRRR (fixing ugly homes). Curr...

I have made up my mind to start in realestate investing. I have been reading a lot about it for the past 2 weeks. I know it's hard work but, What drives me to work at it is my kids. The question is should I pay for a ...

I'm trying to work some numbers on a potential purchase. Now I realize this will be very specific to the location/property/price/marketing/etc but what would be an occupancy number you'd put on an Airbnb type rental? ...

Hi Brandon and everyone.Regarding "The Ultimate Begginer Guide to REI"'  30% rule , or Brandon's "7 years to 7 figure wealth" plan proposal of a 20% discount offer, what do you think according to your experience:1. Wh...

This is my first post here on bigger pockets! I have been learning about real estate investing and different niches to invest in. I have a simple question for everyone on the bigger pockets community and that is what ...

I figured this day was coming.  A good friend of mine just bought two-500 sq ft rental homes in Gatlinburg for $1 million.  Granted, these are near downtown and right on the Roaring Fork River.This isn’t an out of sta...

Hey everyone.  So I've had my condo listed online for a week, and out of all the people who've come in, I only have 1 potential tenant, but he hasn't submitted the application yet.  Essentially, 80% of the inquiries n...