I am not sure there is really a good thread here in BP which address this question.  I know there are many blogs but those do not provide expanded conversations around the idea, IMO.  If you are a seasoned, new or pot...

Back in November (2014) I closed on my first REI property.  A 'turnkey' duplex in Chicago.  I went with a well-known turnkey provider and posted initial updates in this thread:http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/92/to...

Hi everyone this is my first time posting. I'm as new as can be to investing in real estate. I own a duplex in the upstate NY area and I have been pleasently surprised at the cashflow this first year- about $14000 aft...

Hello BP,I have a lead on a nice lot in Healdsburg, CA (Just north of Santa Rosa in Sonoma County). The lot is 1.64 acres with a small 2/1 log cabin on it. I think the play would be to buy the lot demo the cabin and b...

Dear all,Need guidance around Real Estate Professional exception for passive loss rule when managing multiple rentals. My understanding was to meet the criteria one needs to:1. Log 751 hours or more for one property (...

I know the unicorn property offers both great cash flow as well as future appreciation, but how often does that actually happen? Other ideals would be low crime rate area as wellLooking at small multi family propertie...

Hello Everyone!

I'm trying to convince my finance/MBA friend why REI is a better business decision than investing in the stock market and I'm not sure he's convinced. What is the best article on BP you've re...

Everyone has heard, Location Location Location, and most live by it. NOT me. Its PRICE PRICE PRICE, people live everywhere. 
Thoughts ? 

There aren't enough renters to build demand so prices are dropping. They're dropping so low that Landlords are choosing to keep the units vacant rather than fill them at reduced prices. In August, they warehoused over...