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Hello,  I'm an investor, less than five properties and growing. I have heard several podcasts about the importance of a solid tax strategy. My current tax preparer does not seem to offer much of a strategy with regard...

Been exposed to the idea of using a turnkey provider for out-state/out-of-market investing vs. venturing out on my own*.

Just wondering the following:

Pros (e.g., less headaches)
Cons (e.g., ea...

A month ago I listened to a BP podcast where the sponsor was Padhawk, an online aggregating service that allows you to access MLS listings from all over the country, among other things. They were offering a free 1 mon...

How to help my 17 year old son get started in real estate?Let me start off by saying that I have personally been doing real estate for over 20 years andI realize a lot of people are going to say “ tell him to go to th...

Just wanted to announce today that we’ve added some enhanced capabilities to the forum signature here on BiggerPockets.We now allow agents and other professionals to show off their certifications, license numbers, and...

What is your opinion?

Personally I think it is a terrible idea. It's just gonna slow the bleeding, at least until rates adjust again and we are back in the same situation. I swear, when I hear Bush promoting it I g...

Hi,this is Jie. I'm a new member to BiggerPockets. Right now I'm doing a 1031 exchange that I need to buy a replacement property for $45k or more. I plan to buy in the price range of $45k-$65k for a turnkey property s...

Hi, Steve here. I am very new and right now in the obvious learning phase. I really want a local mentor here in Grand Rapids Mi. I have sent out emails offering to clean vacancies, answer phones, run errands,  take ph...

I've been looking at buying my first property in Florida, and would like some advice / suggestions on markets to look out there. To start, I've been looking around Orlando Kissimmee area but would love to hear thought...