Investing in real estate is very similar to powerlifting, mentally. Let me explain. Say you’re in the gym and someone loads 700 pounds on a bar and tells you to squat it or deadlift it. Most people’s first thought wou...

Since the increase in values the last few years and the recent hurricane our home owners insurance went up for regular and airbnb rental properties.  Any recommendations for insurance companies in North Charleston Sou...

Hi,I am planning to buy my first rental property and looking at Harvest, AL. Researching on zillow, I am seeing several new properties under construction in this area with rental properties vacant for over 40 days. Wo...

Hi all! I just wanted to know what you guys think is the most credible site/source for really getting a grasp of an area's crime. There's a specific area that I have been looking Into. I've looked at several different...

I'm in the middle of a love/hate relationship with Direct Mail. Does any one have tips on this? Do you select of x amount of houses and mail to them every month? If yes, how many months in a row before a new li...

You know how once you decide to go all in and start doing something it feels like everyone is doing it? Maybe it’s just because now I’m a part of this community and I’m completely absorbed and enamored by all of this,...

So I am in the process of looking for my first investment home. I am doing the math looking for a great deal but curious on how to figure appreciation correctly to evaluate my investment.Any suggestions or tips?

I notice there are a LOT of bankruptcy related bandit signs around here; makes me wonder how much money there is providing service to those who supposedly have no money! Politicians are also common around here alt...

City- Oak Park, MichiganPurchase- 85,000 from a wholesaler.Rehab- 26,000 plus 3,000 allocated company overheadARV- 180,000Rent- $1600/monthI'm very happy how this one turned out! I purchased it while rehabbing a nearl...

Hey BiggerPockets family! I have multiple income sources coming in (lawn mowing, landscaping jobs, contractor work(through a 10-99), and running a rehab for an investor). Now I'm starting to think I should talk with a...