Just wanted to announce today that we’ve added some enhanced capabilities to the forum signature here on BiggerPockets.We now allow agents and other professionals to show off their certifications, license numbers, and...

The reason for this post is because I often read other investors post about looking for a property in an area where they have good schools. We did that. We bought a home in Burbank, California, a very expensive suburb...

A recent article that I wrote on the BP blog received some criticism because I suggest that a 401(k) is one of the best ways to increase your net worth.This strategy was criticized by a couple of readers and I thought...

I wish there was a State or Federal license required to wholesale and pitch wholesale deals.  I see countless "deals" that are not deals, or even close to being a deal. Many of these wholesalers have no real estate ex...

My wife and I have been analyzing wholesale deals we come across for almost a year, but the numbers never work out. We wanted to start doing quick flips, just in case the market took a dip. Our current project in Phoe...

I don't care whether you vote for this thread or not, but please give input. I've now been scammed by 2 members of BP, and know of others that have also been scammed. I've also received some suggestions from Vikram, ...

I am renovating my primary home that I plan to live in for 10+ year and probably much longer than that. We have had multiple contractors and others suggest maybe not getting permits due to the fact that the house is i...

I "kinda, sorta" closed on my first Duplex today. This will be my first multi-family and my third investment overall. I'm still a novice compared to many folks in the community, which is why I'm posting here in "Start...