You've heard that old adage about a person who tries to represent themselves in a real estate transaction has a fool for a client....

I think the market is pretty strong in my neck of the woods, and I am aimi...

Hello Everyone,
I was looking at some properties and the numbers (based on the price and current rent) don't work for a decent ROI greater than 8%.If the property was $20,000-$30,000 cheaper the numbers would work (8...

Hi, my name is Hakeem Valles and I just completed my rookie year for the Arizona Cardinals. I moved to the Tempe area in May after the draft and now that the season is over I am ready to dive into real estate. I have ...

I have been around Bigger Pockets now for about a year and have been involved in the nightly rental business for 14 years. Here on Bigger Pockets I read posts from many people who are concerned about getting into the ...

I have to giggle up my sleeve every time I see the Manufactured Housing Industry continue to shoot itself in the foot. In the last 150 years we've managed to come from a Horse and Plow to a John Deer, from a Horseless...

Hello BP! I'm finishing up my 1st investment property and am interested in self managing. What lessons can you share that could help me and other newbies? I've already started a journal with my renovation lessons an...

I'm torn between buying a few medium-sized multi family every year or just put my extra $$$ into syndications as Limited Partner. I guess LP in syndication will surely bring lower return than buy-it-myself, but how mu...

Hello everyone! My name is Lisa and I am completely new to BP and completely new to REI so my sincere apologies if this is in the wrong place or if I am repeating what others have already spoken about. I took a 7 day ...

Yes L.A. and the OC are great places to live but not the greatest place for the average real estate investor. I did say average because those with cash are still buying. Some are even tearing down the old replacing ...

Here is your scenario – Your financial standing is as follows:
$80,000 in cash savings$70,000 household salary (will be $100k+ in 3-5yrs)$20,000 debt (school, cc and medical)$0 assets You are married with no ...