Don't blame everything on interest rates - It's because wages haven't kept pace
My wife and I bought our first house in Seattle in 1986 for $78,000. It was in a safe, desired neighborhood, post card view of downtown,...

Hello all,
I’m a former corporate data scientist turned full-time investor. I’ve had a tough but rewarding journey these past few years and I’d like to share my personal experience to hopefully help others in the ear...

So in the next few months I plan to buy my first duplex! I plan to house hack; rent out one side and live In the other. While running the numbers a thought crossed my mind about my girlfriend paying rent. Here’s the t...

Hello, I met someone yesterday who recommended I post on these forums to get some valuable feedback from this community - many thanks in advance. Going to condense the story as much as possible so it's not horribly TL...

I worked in the automotive repair industry for over 15 years where my image was not of major relevance. Employees wore coveralls and had no personal dealings with the public. You don't need to look like a rockstar to ...

Over the last week (man how fast the world can change!) I've had clients and fellow investors and agents reach out to ask questions on the market. I share what I know and often learn tidbits from them.
It's been a gr...

I am curious as to what fellow investors think about who is the most qualified to analyze comparable sales. I understand that Realtors and Appraisers are the ones with legitimate access to the MLS, but if you had ...

What's up BiggerPockets community! My name's Cameron and I'm a 17 year old high school senior from Fort Smith, Arkansas. I'm going to college next year at the University of Arkansas to study Investments and Securities...

I get that BP is selling the sizzle a bit. I have been studying and studying. But no matter what, I simply cannot make the numbers work.
I am in a still-affordable-yet-booming metropolitan market in the southeast. Th...

When it comes to lowering mortgage payments and increasing your cash flow on an existing investment property, chances are you’re probably thinking about refinancing your loan and getting yourself into a brand new 30 y...