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...

Yesterday I went house shopping with my brother. He just got a new job and is moving to town. The house he chose was one of the nicest houses I have ever seen. By contrast I live in a trailer park with my friend who d...

Why would real estate agents who claim to be "investor friendly", not want to work with an investor who is wholesaling?

Okay BPers....I need some input.First - a quick intro.  I am new to REI and this will be my first investment.  I will be making these purchases through my Solo 401k so the usual tax benefits don't apply and my up fron...

Heading to court today to file an eviction for the first time. I have done everything possible to avoid the situation. Some people are just no reasonable. The cost is going to be $192 to file the paper work. I am in T...

Been making calls this week trying to get some contractors to view and provide bids on a property I'm interested in flipping. If I get calls back, it seems everyone is a week or two out. Most of the contractors I call...

So I'm 20 with 1000$ saved and I don't want to go to school because I know that I want to start investing. I'm looking through google trying to find a good duplex but honestly, I don't know what I'm looking for and wh...

I want to connect with brokers and get in their circle. How do i get in their circle without Proof of Funds?

Interesting articles about what's really going on

http://www.theburningplatform.com/2014/02/02/warped-distorted-manipulated-flipped-housing-market/

Looks like house flipping (buy, fix sell rehabbers) wi...

I live in Los Angeles and I am trying to find my first deal to buy and hold . Should I look for deals in Los Angeles or out of state ?