I got an email from a user this morning suggesting we add a forum for investing in self-directed IRAs. I feel like I don't see a lot of questions or discussions about the subject, so I'm not likely to add one . . . t...

Hi All, I have been doing some research on pre-foreclosure and auction properties in RI.  However, I am still not sure how I properly perform a title search for liens and the like.  Does anyone have any experience wit...

Hello all,I read many stories on this site that talk of people beginning their portfolio's at a young age, sometimes as low as 21 or 22. As a 21 year old who would like to get started in real estate investing, what ar...

We are looking at a 116 unit apartment complex. The asking price is $4,950,000. The NOI is $484,000/yr. The seller will carry a 20% second. With 100% financing we should cashflow about $13,500 a month. That is calcula...

Why Hiring a Top Rated PM Company is the Worst Thing you Can Do for your Portfolio
It’s weird to me to say that I started my Real Estate Career 18 years ago. That is literally HALF of my life spent in this career. I...

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I'm brand new to the Bigger Pockets site, and I wanted some advice on what to do first. I'm interested in buy and hold investing, and I'd like to buy my first property in the next 120 days.

I'm in the ...

Hi everybody!I want to get started in real estate and believe I know how I want to start, but want to make sure all my i’s are dotted and t’s crossed. I just started getting my military pension which more than covers ...

Hey everyone,So I've been analyzing 1-2 deals per day, driving for dollars, attending RE Auctions, looking in to foreclosures, and looking for great Real Estate agents in my quest to find my first great deal in my are...

How many times a month do you have to fix something in 4 Unit apartment building? Do you come on every tenant request to fix a problem or you set up certain times of the week or month or day to come and solve it?We li...

Hello everyone!  Long-time lurker, first time poster :-)  I'm curious how many calls, showings, and applications you see before having a signed lease.  Also, how may days on market and days of vacancy?For myself, I wo...