Is there a way take a loan on the equity/etf you own without selling the equity? If yes, would love some recommendations on best options in the market if folks have done it here. Also pro and consI would also like to ...

Scott, @Scott Trench,I must say, you truly disappointed me with your negative article on stock investing. https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/04/16/ridiculousness-of-stock-picking-waste-of-time-young-investo...

Hi, I want to invest in or around los angeles, CA area on a 3/2 SFR with a price <250k as a flip (do small repairs and sell) or to buy and rent. I live with my wife in a condo that is under her brother and her name...

I've often heard investors state one of the benefits of having multiplexes is if one unit isn't occupied you can still get rent from the other unit(s).My question is how's that any different from having multiple singl...

So I’m 21 years old in the navy and just passed my one year mark. I have about $30,000 saved up right now. About $20,000 in a money market savings @.80% and $3,000 in a cert @3.44% (max balance is $3,000). The rest is...

First post on BiggerPockets!  Very new in the real estate investing world, trying to consume as much knowledge as possible before taking the plunge.  On to the topic.  I often hear investors talking about validating t...

Hi all,Long-time podcast listener, first-time blogger!  I recently purchased a fixer-upper (co-op) apartment in New York City.    It's about 600 sqft (large for NYC!) and the apartment cost $500k.  I put 20% on a 30-y...

If real estate is a stock, it seems based on seasonality buying in winter and selling in spring is the best strategy, There's always a noticeable trend within these two seasons. I can see myself, someone purchased an ...

Local Investors,We are needing new cabinets for our flip. Can anyone recommend a cabinet maker/gallery/store locally for flippers on a budget?Looking in Marion, Cedar Rapids, even Iowa City.Thanks!

Does anyone know if you can pull money out of the stock market to buy a real estate investment property and avoid capital gains taxes, similar to a 1031 exchange?