Just starting to research ductless heat pumps and wanting to get BP's take on what kind is best and some feedback. The properties are for: 1) 650 sf upstairs unit in a duplex; 2) 1650 sf ranch style (one level) and 3)...

What factors should be considered while looking for a market to build a cash flow portfolio while investing out of state. I would like to focus on a single area to start with and buy 5-10 SFH or 2-4 units in one area...

My current REI goal is to buy and owner-occupy a fourplex.  I totally get the numbers. But I still feel confused about the rental market. My big question: WHO would choose to live in a fourplex? Who ARE those guys?  (...

This house closed back a month and a half, however my family and I just got moved to NY so life has been hectic and I haven't had the chance to post up. On top of that, my laptop decided to crash and I lost al of my p...

I live in California and I have been looking for a place to invest that has cheaper homes than the $500,000 homes where I live. I have searched all over using Zillow and one of the states I am considering investing in...

The city, of course, is bad for investing. There's crime in every city I wouldn't touch with a 10' pole.

Have you not seen the appreciation numbers? Think it was 20% last year & 10% so far this year. Plus, the c...

Something I heard a while ago is that if renting a home is cheaper than buying it in an area, then most likely that area is in a bubble. For example in my area a single family detached home (4 bedroom, 2-3 bathroom...

I'm in contract to sell a rental property in San Jose, CA and trying to decide what to do with the proceeds. Given that the numbers don't really work where I live, I'm willing to invest out of state. My primary f...

Ucla recently covered this topic. LA has 85 hoods and the population is predicted to grow 30% by 2030. The city is looking for solutions to help with the housing shortages including allowing granny flats in backyards....

Hi Bigger Pockets! I got my feet wet on the forums here a few years back, but realized I had some big hurdles to overcome (i.e. get my financial house in order) before I could "get started". Now, I'm ready to dive in....