Is factoring in property management into your investment spreadsheet overrated?Cons of property management: I always care about my property more than property manager, lower ROI, and the probability you lose touch wit...

Hi all, I'm new to the BiggerPockets community. I've been researching real estate investing for a little while now, and I feel ready to take the plunge. I'd like to explain my particular situation: I'm not here to mak...

I see the day coming when you can't afford to manage a small portfolio of rental properties.The tough part for me has been getting maintenance done for little stuff. I have had so many handymen over the years, some li...

Hi BiggerPockets community!  First time posting!  Looking for some advice and guidance.  My wife and I live in San Francisco (great city but incredibly expensive).  My wife wants to purchase a home in a SF neighborhoo...

Hello RE friends,

In an effort to move beyond theory (e.g. reading, speculating, postulating) and into practice there was a need to invest in a commodity.

Commerical paper doesn't seem as interesting because it's ...

Does a college degree help? Should I major in Finance or Real Estate? Both? Or is real life experience better for learning how to invest in real estate? My goal is to do this full time. What is the average time span f...

I was wondering about something for a little while now. When you get your salesperson license you will then have access to the MLS, and you need to find a broker to "sponsor" you. So, does this technically make you an...

Well, its been an interesting few days. I lost my job Thursday. Id appreciate any advice. I figured Monday would be the best day since 9-5'ers are at their desk probably sneaking onto BP or full time investors are con...

I purchased my first flip property this past March, and every possible thing that could have went wrong, has managed to show its face throughout this problem. This particular property had the potential to bring in clo...

My wife and I have a NNN property in rural MS which is going great.  The lease is guaranteed by the parent company, so even if store goes dark, we get paid as long as the company is solvent.We live abroad and are cons...