I’m currently shopping for my first STR. I’m open to area and price up to 500k. I’m curious to know if any areas have suppressed values. I live in NJ and the shore is basically up 30-50% making investing were I would ...

I'm going to preface this post by saying, I'VE NEVER BEEN TO CHINA.

I've read alot from "experts" that say China is building its own Real Estate Bubble. These same "experts" debate whether or not China is in for a h...

I am going on a short car trip to look at a number of properties, mostly multi-families. To my dismay, several of the properties are within a few doors of a registered sex offender. Some are pedophiles, others did vio...

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I am excited to be making my first post here on Bigger Pockets!  This website has been a fantastic resource for tackling the sharp real estate learning curve.  I am looking forward to networking in th...

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My lender is asking for a 7 day extension on the current closing date, February 9th, but the seller is anxious. Has anyone encountered this situation before and what are some possible options/strate...

Hey BP,Disclosure:  Total newb, improperly vetted deal. I am currently under contract on a bank foreclosure.  The last one fell through due to title issues and so I was able to walk and get my earnest money back.  I u...

I am getting so many mixed messages on investing inside the loop in c areas being a good idea or bad. If there areInvestors that have actually invested in these communities please give me some of your experiences. The...

Hi, I was thinking of using Google adwords to attract buyer clients. Is this possible? Does it become problematic as far as the mandatory disclosures as it pertains to advertising?Any insight would be greatly apprecia...

Hi Everyone, I am starting my first direct mail campaign sending yellow letters to probate leads. I would like some advice on where to send my letters. I am sending letters to the executor of the estate currently but ...

BP Compatriots! Welcome to my weekly post on all things real estate, coming at you from Nashville, TN. Every week I bring you a brief, hopefully insightful, dive into real estate and financial markets, for all you tub...