![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1775668/small_1651945373-avatar-joes731.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I have been investing for years, so I may know a little something…
In my experience, at least in Texas the taxes increased faster than rent increase. However, I do have properties in Mississippi. Taxes are not so ba...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/56281/small_1720353977-avatar-yellow_dog.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I don't care if you love or hate the current tenant at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. This post isn't intended to be political.I am curious to get the opinions of other BPers on what the investing road ahead/climate looks li...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1573904/small_1621513807-avatar-carlosp130.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
If there's one thing I learnt from the massive crash of CRE in 2023(and 2024) is that "Do not become passive investors". WHen you are passive investor, you become the dumb money , your money is being misused or misman...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/129613/small_1621418269-avatar-merch.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I'm looking into investing a good amount of cash in my first syndicated apartment deal. Buy-fix-reposition-hold. I am imagining there are about 25-50 fairly sophisticated individuals involved on the equity side, maybe...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/115170/small_1621417601-avatar-justaskbenwhy.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
So, this is in the news now-days. Here are a few thoughts - feel free to jump in:I've often said that I think it's kinda naughty when people charge $30,000 for real estate education. My rationale is as follows:Real es...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/303808/small_1621442993-avatar-markadouglasjr.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Obviously, there is some sarcasm there. Generally speaking though, there seems to be the consensus that in the next 2-5ish years, there will be some sort of market correction.In that same breath, it seems like there ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/176882/small_1621422073-avatar-delillen.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello everyone, I need some advice please. I have been struggling to get into real estate investing. I've been reading a lot of articles, watching videos joined different real estate investor sites such as BP. Everywh...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1289430/small_1690863412-avatar-joanneh14.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I’m looking to invest in my first rental property in the next year or two. I’d like to learn a little bit about being a landlord before I do so I’m compliant with laws and tax requirements etc. The rest I’ll probably ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1598039/small_1621514034-avatar-micheller152.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
There seems to be zero inventory in our market. My husband and I have began an initial search for 4 unit muti-families in the North of Boston suburbs - Lowell, Methuen, Salem, Woburn. There are either no listings or t...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/624164/small_1621494049-avatar-cassandras11.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Good day BP!!! I am screening my 1st tenant and she seems good on paper ... so far. She's given me her pay stubs, ID, completed application and the app fee. I've verified her employment with HR. She's been with th...