Do rents generally go down in an economic downturn?  If you are underwriting a property do you consider that the income may actually decrease (if so by how much) or do you think worst case scenario rents are stagnate?

Has anyone had success publishing articles on different article websites? Ezine has done well for me. I was wondering if anyone has had success using any others.

I Received my Real Estate Salesperson License in September of 2012, I have yet to start with an real estate company. After meeting with Keller Williams, my thoughts was to pick them. I want to hear feedback from other...

As BiggerPockets is first and foremost a community, I thought it might be nice to make new members feel more welcome here! With that in mind we're going to try out a new concept for our forums, contests:
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So I met with a handyman yesterday who wants to take my rehab on. He was recommended by my realtor who seems really knowledgeable. After going through the house and imagining the possibilities, he was interested in ev...

Hey all! Wrapping up my first flip project this month and looking to kickoff a new direct mail campaign. I am hoping to get some tips from some of you with a lot more experience doing direct mail. Background, I am in ...

I apologize for my long winded first post. I have been lurking on these boards for the last 6 months, what a great forum! I am looking to solicit advice from some of the veterans (especially flippers).

My background...

I have always heard that you "dress for success". In professional settings I normally try to dress just a little nicer then expected. I do have a forearm tattoo that I normally cover under a button up shirt when meeti...

I have been wanting to buy some business cards to pass them out at local REIA's and to family and friends, however, I don't have a business name yet and I don't want to divulge where I live. This makes it extra diffic...

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Beginning investor here looking to purchase a multi-family/duplex unit within the next two months. I am planning have most of my mortgage paid by my tenant while socking my addition towards a money market...