Hello BP! As I am continuing to work on a real estate investing plan I began wondering what DIY skills my team and I should learn to do. What do you feel are the top 3 skills to do yourself rather than hiring a contra...

Hello, all. I tried to look through the forums for a related topic to this, but couldn't find one. With all the news of mass shootings, more and more people are buying weapons for their own protection. This isn't to s...

I have my first duplex under contract and just completed the home inspection. We discovered active knob & tube wiring as well as ungrounded 2-prong & 3-prong outlets in use. The electrical system (wiring, fixt...

I know every house isn't perfect unless you buy a new house even then it might be some small issues.How do most of you deal with home inspections? Do you let it deter you from getting the house? If so what issues?

Many take the time to analyze a deal before purchasing, but I actually find few out there that really understand the factors that effect their real estate business.

Not sure if many here would feel it is worthwhile, ...

I'm a total newbie to Bigger Pockets, but not to Real Estate in general. My husband and I have flipped (cosmetic updates) a couple houses that we've lived in and are ready to make a move to a buy and hold rental prope...

I invest out of state in C-class neighborhoods in the Midwest. One of my units MAY be in an area that is going down hill, but I could absolutely be wrong. From several states away, how can I be sure? I'd hate for a te...

I am new to BP and I've been trying to absorb as much information as possible.  My family and I moved to a bigger house and rented the old one, about two years ago.  We've been extremely fortunate with our existing te...

Hello Everyone. My name is Chad and I am a very novice and inexperienced real estate investor in the Seattle, WA area (Kirkland to be specific). I am just starting out in the real estate investing world which is what ...

Hello All,I am having my house inspected soon because I would like to know the weak spots in my house before I start on renovation projects. I got a decent quote from the house inspector that will be doing the inspect...