What do you all think the definition of a contingency fund is? I am the money partner on a major rehab project - my first. My business partner is an architect and is fairly knowledgeable about the market, which is...

In your opinion, what is the reason(s) why finding a good contractor is so difficult? What could a contractor do to retain your business? Why do you recommend a contractor to a friend or associate?It's clear to me fro...

Apparently someone felt my post the other day was too political and it was removed. That does not change the fact that both retailers and community owners seriously need to address the changes in all of the Fair Housi...

Hello BP members! I have a question for the community: How do you learn effectively? BiggerPockets provides access to so much amazing information that sometimes, it's a bit overwhelming! I'd love to hear about your st...

Hello, Everyone!Thank you for taking the time to read and respond to this post.  I have gained much knowledge and confidence from this site and community already and am hoping to do so again.Do any of you investors/la...

So I just had a deal fall apart over Ernest Money (EM) and Reps and Warranties (R&W).

As a Canadian looking to invest for the first time in the US, I can't help but wonder if the standard practices are that diffe...

I have recently started taking the online courses to get my sales agent license and I'm looking for some advice.  I finished the first 30 hour course and passed the test, but I don't feel I was as prepared for the tes...

Hello everyone!My name is Ryan Strickland. I am new to real estate investing and wanted to get some opinions on training/studying for your North Carolina real estate exam. My Girlfriend and I are both looking into thi...

This situation has come to my attention from a friend who was asking what their rights are, and since I don't deal too much with rentals, I wasn't 100% sure how to answer, figured this was a good place to look for adv...

Hi there everyone; for starters I just want to thank everyone for all their fantastic input on all my questions, etc. You folks are awesome! My question for today is, what are some of the various types of residential/...