I’ve recently come across the concept of “personal banking” through “overfunding” whole life insurance policies and leveraging the cash value to buy assets.In theory it sounds like a can’t loose situation. You have a...

So I just had a verbal off market deal in place with a real estate agent in the Smokies who owns a lot of his own cabins (this is not someone who is active here!). I saw the property today while I was in town, agreed ...

Say it with me: “I QUIT!!!”As Bigger Pockets’ motto says, “Life wasn’t made to be lived in a cubicle.”So I’m not going to any more!!Been a Wild Ride!!Going from nothing - to buying my first foreclosed 4plex with an FH...

I have owned and operated properties since 2007, and have always had a NO smoking and NO pets policy. As of late, I am getting a lot of requests for needing a "service animal" or "therapy animal". I don't know if this...

Just curious how many of my BP family has experienced negative pushback from family members when you discuss your real estate goals with them? I remember watching one of the webinars recently where they talked about t...

Do people still buy property in California for any reason other than the weather? Seems like everything else about California sucks. High taxes. Soft on crime. People just stealing whatever and whenever they want. Hom...

Hey all!Hypothetical but very a real question:With little to no money to start your REI career.  If you could perform the BRRR strategy, factoring in ALL EXPENSES.  Cap Ex., Vacancies, Etc...And broke dead even to beg...

Hello all.    My wife and I are having a disagreement that we need you to weigh in on.  Here is what we are having a hard time with:We started dating in 2012, and I've always held a W-2 job of some kind. I hated the l...

I am perpetually game planning future moves and this exercise inevitably requires taking a position on how the near future will unfold and the best way to benefit. I am interested in hearing what BP users think is abo...

A humorous tag line but a series topic.  (grab a soda, this will take moment)One of the things that I like most about BP is the ability to come here and talk at varying depths about something that I am extremely passi...