So people always say go to REI meetings, meet people and talk to them. I am doing that, however how do you approach a private investor? What do you say? Hey I'm a newbie can you fund my project (when I get one)? Being...

Does ceiling fans/ light combo increase the rent rate or not?I just purchased a house that had nice lighting in the bedrooms, but was not ceiling fans. I know ceiling fans are just something extra for tennis to break,...

Hello All,
First off want to thank everyone for reading this post. I have been wanting to get into the real estate investment industry for a while now after I saved a decent amount for a down payment + rehab. I wante...

Had a tenant apply. Qualified on income and checks every box. Filled out all forms properly, and communicates very well. Has an eviction on record 6.5 years ago. If they applied 6 mo from now it would have not even sh...

im about to do my first contract assignment--can someone tell me exactly how to do it? do i put the end buyer on the contract i initially signed or do i have to draw up another contract? and do i get my money up front...

Hello, all,
I just recently joined BP after enjoying the podcast for some time now and I feel I'm in a great position to find / acquire my first rental property for house hacking, and would love and appreciat...

Has anyone had success with turnkey over 10 years? 

Hello fellow BiggerPocketeers!In an effort to provide the best answers to some of the most frequently asked questions, we've created an FAQ Forum so our most knowledgeable members can answer a frequent question thorou...

I am currently rehabbing homes in the New Orleans market and have done so for several years. Our typical rehab is an historic home renovated from the studs out and will sell for between $200-400K. Gross sales in 2013 ...

WSJ column-The Great California Exodus

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304444604577340531861056966.html?mod=WSJ_hp_mostpop_read

"Nearly four million more people have left the Golden State in the last t...