I secured my first contract yesterday! Talk about a high.  I always knew I loved arguing, but now I realize I love negotiating just as much.  I thought it would be difficult, but with my background in construction, as...

Hi everyone, is there a cap on how much rental loss you can deduct again your w2 income as a real estate professional? Thanks so much!

After 8 years, we are finally beginning a Safety Committee for our development.  Our biggest problem with safety is the speeding from both people who live inside and outside of the community.  Can anyone share what ha...

hello BP I have gone to a few auction here around the eastbay CA. I am wondering what is the best way to do a property title check? 9s there a website? I want to make sure there is no leans on the property. 

Hi ! This is just to introduce myself to all.. I am a Realtor from the Philippines.. Not really a newbie, but I am about to really activate my membership here.. I am so happy to join BiggerPockets.. I hope that I'd be...

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 ...

Hi, I need advice, please. Should I hire a lawyer or should I start fixing all this mess? Sorry for the lengthy story. The house I bought a year ago has a shared fence with a neighbor. At the end, there are 2 gates on...

Hey Everyone! My name is Cody and I’m from Salem, Oregon. I just recently found out about Bigger Pockets and have been listening to tons of the podcast episodes and lurking around the forums. I figured it was finally ...

Hi everyone,My name is Chibuzor. I am 24 years old.I am extremely excited to be here and to communicate my intention for the future and the motivation behind it.I am currently listening to the BiggerPockets Podcast #3...

I have recently acquired my first duplex on Park Ave adjacent to Lake Street where there is quite a bit of destruction from the recent riots in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Prior to to this, the four-bedroom unit had been ...