Real estate investing can be a profitable venture, but it also comes with its own set of downsides. Here are some of the common downfalls of real estate investing:
Initial Costs: Investing in real estate requires sig...

Hi there!I am starting to invest in Brooklyn and I want to do as much research as possible before I put money down.Quick question, what do you find most challenging when investing in real estate properties?Thanks!Laura

I keep hearing and reading article suggsting investors need to be willing to buy investment properties outside of their state of residence.With so many horror stories out there of investors/owners buying in far away s...

We bought a duplex and several months later an existing tenant is complaining about rodents.  I contacted a local pest control company and they want $100 to start and $45 per month for both units and a 1 year contract...

I’m finally wanting to pull the trigger on getting another property, but this time the primary goal of turning the sfr into an Airbnb. Couple questions:1) Unfortunately there’s no cohosts available in the area and nee...

Hi BP fam. I'm a newbie investor and recently closed on my first investment property and it was a SubTo creative financing deal. I have a few concerns re: insurance and hoping you all can give me some guidance here.Ti...

I received closed on a single family in Indiana IN. Received first month’s rent yesterday and before I could feel happy about the potential cash flow, I received a service request today for potential raccoon activity ...

I am a newbie working on 2nd SFH deal, which will become a rental. I would like to put a request for seller financing in letter of intent to purchase, but don't really understand how it works. Who does the paperwork...

Hi all, looking to get into real estate investing for cash flow and appreciation with my wife.  Looking to learn as much as we can and build our network.

Hello, my name is Brandon Beardt and I am relatively new to the Bigger Pockets group. I am a 21-year-old college student beginning my final year at California State University, Northridge. I plan on graduating next sp...