I'm at a cross road right now.  My area is way to expensive for me to purchase a duplex for a house hack, so I was thinking of waiting and just invest in another area.  Should I consider going ahead and just purchase ...

Hi, I’m about to buy a house on Cloverside Avenue in the Lee Miles area. I just have a question for you because I need to be enlightened. I’m a Frenchman who would like to invest in real estate in Cleveland because th...

Hey BP,Just got back from visiting one of my properties, and spent an hour talking to the tenants about how they believe the neighborhood to be on the decline. Just before I arrived, there was a shooting right out fro...

Hello,I have been on BiggerPockets for a little while, listening to podcasts, reading investing books, watching webinars. I am wanting to get started in building a real estate portfolio, and I have decided I want to s...

Hello! My name is David. I'm 40 years old and live in Santa Fe, NM. I've been lurking around here for a few months, listening to some of Josh and Brandon's podcasts, checking out the Beginner's Guide, reading some thr...

Hi, my name is Brian and I use to be on here years ago, but some unfortunate things came up and forced me away for a few years. During this time I was given 2 homes in Detroit from a friend (at the time). I paid $495....

Seller wants out, she's planning to move and allowing NO time to work anything out. She's willing to walk away and leave equity in property. 2 months behind on mortgage. I was thinking cash to her and quit claim as an...

Hey everybody I’m new to real estate and I’m interested in becoming an investor. Im a big fan of BiggerPockets and I’m enjoying the value that this platform provides. I’m currently at the early stages where this is al...

A balmy spring breeze flowed through my hair, as I rolled down the vast expanse of New Mexico enjoying the happy buzz remaining from the family reunion I just attended in 2004. I was riding high on the back of a new ...

As a young contractor I am confident. My customers are happy. My financial house is in order and my eyes are on the prize. I want to grow into a top tier contractor.  As I search for and onboard employees I need a cle...