If you had a 7 to 7 job and want to get involved in real estate and have no experience but you have access to $200,000 at 4% interest, What aspect of real estate would you dive into?

Hey Everyone!My name is Andrew McFarlane and I am a recent graduate with a bachelors degree in business management with emphases in both finance and marketing. I'm currently working as a financial analyst for a restau...

I thought it would be fun to start a thread where we can share our craziest fix-and-flip stories, biggest "oops" moments, and the golden nuggets of wisdom we've picked up along the way. Whether you're a seasoned pro o...

Hi BiggerPockets!I'm a programmer working in the Bay Area. Since the real estate in the San Francisco area is ridiculous, and ultimately unaffordable for me, I'm looking to do business outside of the area.I have a pre...

The morning started off with investors from all over the US slowly meandering their way into the massive masonic Scottish Rites Temple sitting off the shores of beautiful Lake Merritt in downtown Oakland. The idea of ...

I've been trying to get started on real estate investing for almost a year and a half now. I've been doing research on the basics, trying to learn specific markets that look promising, and even contacting agents to he...

I am a relatively new investor and I just put a offer on a REO home. My offer was a cash offer, slightly over list price, with 10% earnest money, no contingencies, and within a few days of coming on the market. My ...

Hello Bigger Pockets Community, I have been reading books and forums, watching videos, saving money, and analyzing markets over the last 2-years. I am excited that I am finally preparing to purchase my first investmen...

Hey smart investors, I was hoping someone could offer me valuable resources to better understand the correlation between bond yields and mortgage rates. I understand the general yin-yang that when demand for bonds inc...