With the recent storms in the Bay Area there have been a lot of power outages due to PG&E equipment failure. Some areas have been out of power for 4 days and counting. One of the resident's writes to us;"You need ...

Key takeaway: Don't expect lower interest rates soon, but real estate activity could pick up later in the year.
Inflation came in higher than expected, delaying rate cuts likely until mid-2024.What does this mean?
I...

I've come across a bit of a conundrum: conflicting information on how to calculate Net Operating Income (NOI).
Every article and book I read has a different take. Some advocate for factoring in debt services, while o...

I'm just about to close on my first rental property -- a duplex. Currently, my wife and I contribute the yearly maximum to our employer 401K plans to decrease our taxable income. However, now we are considering r...

So I've been eyeing this deal and finally made an offer. The building inspection uncovered that the new house foundation is just sitting on top of the old one without any stabilizing measures.The crawlspace was largel...

I own condos, and have no issue investing in them, but this is a clear example of why you need to do your due diligence into the management of the building.  This condo building owes the power and gas companies over $...

Hello BiggerPocketers,I'm seriously considering selling a SFR, but want to get a sanity check from you.The property: 1150 sq ft, 3/2 detached home, 2 car garage, Estimated value $140K-$145KThe money: 2 years into a 30...

I was recently approached by a developer who needs equity to get the ball rolling on a development deal. He asked me to help him raise the capital in exchange for a % of equity in the deal At a high level he needs:$1M...

I am 18 years old living at home and just dying to make an investment plan. Im an awesome saver ( 20k saved out of a 30k/yr job) and want an investment goal. My life is slowly all coming together, aswell as I have rec...