Sometimes its tricky finding answers to very basic questions but I need to verify that an appraisal report is usually the current as is value on a property, is that correct. Is an appraisal the minimum current value o...

Hi, I'm a 21 year old college student thinking of dropping out of college to start investing Real Estate. It doesn't make sense for me to take on huge amounts of loans so that I can be stuck in a full time job. I w...

Hello everyone,
I just joined BP today, although I have watched/read their info before.
I know of a family friend who will be selling their house in about 6 months or so. She said she would let me know before she pu...

Hi, I am researching short term rentals as investment properties in downtown Pittsburgh pa.  I have narrowed down location pretty well, but trying to decide on the actual property.  plan to meet with a realtor early n...

Happy Thursday Everyone!My brother and I would like to invest in Phoenix, AZ real estate. He currently lives/works there and would owner occupy the property. He's currently renting and the plan is to "house hack" via ...

I have actively been trying to complete a creative real estate deal for well over the past 2 years.

I have read, studied, networked, marketed, and learned tons of information about the real estate...

Future Investor: What’s the first step in becoming a real estate investor?
Me: Why.
Future Investor: Because I want to start investing. So what’s the first step?
Me: Why.
Future Investor: I just told you. Because ...

I have a rental that I purchased in 2007 without knowing what I was doing.   I purchased close to the top of the market, with a no interest loan, thinking I would do a rent-to-own in a year or two and make a quick pro...

I live in Mass, the cost of living is ridiculous since its in the New England north shore area. Anyone know locations in MA or surrounding states where under 100000k properties is a reality with decent cashflow?

Hello everyone! I am new to BiggerPockets and real estate investing in general. I am reading through the free e-book provided by BiggerPockets and am starting to accumulate a list of questions, hopefully someone might...