The role of the Appraiser is an odd one: Way too much art (opinions) and way too little science (data-analytics), with way, way, way too little accountability. While the world embraces tech tools to automate workflow...

I started off as a Police Officer at 22yrs old. While doing that  I purchased my first home at 23yrs old. I bought a double home. Here in Cleveland that consists of an apartment on the bottom and an apartment above th...

Hello! My wife and I have found ourselves in a state of "analysis paralysis" and are in dire need of some "Rent or Sell or Other" help from someone (or someones!) more experienced than us. I am trying to learn more ...

Hello all,  I am new to Bigger Pockets, but I've been involved in a rehab for over 3 years now. I'm in a 1,800 sqft SFH rancher.   I gutted half my home and put an addition on, and as I tore everything apart, it becam...

I am excited to announce the addition of Ridgepoint Apartments to our Phoenix portfolio. This is a wonderful, mid-80'es construction 164-unit. Original interiors will be upgraded, and the asset will be re-positioned. ...

Hello everyone,I'm a real estate agent from New York. I work equally with buyers and sellers.  This past month a past rental customer called me and said she was looking to buy a house.  She proceeded to tell me that s...

Last week, I closed on a triplex and my portfolio hit 25 units, and I wanted to share what I've learned in the hope that it may help some investors who are starting out (both young and old). This deal:Purchase Price: ...

Hello All,Josh and I are newbies to real estate. We are absorbing as much information as possible and setting goals. We are currently in our late 30’s and have 4 school age children. Over the past year we have been ab...

Dear BP community, I recently bought and rehabbed my first rental, we left it in great shape and its ready to rent. The property is in a nice neighborhood and a good school district. But unfortunately, we are struggli...

Those that actually read news and watch actual news programs (doesn't include NBC and msnbc) have heard the tape of Obama "loves re-distribution". WH has admitted tape is accurate, but andrea mitchell says nbc can't v...