Hello everyone,  I'm your typical newby slowly getting overwhelmed after finding more and more options.  I live in the Chicago area, and for my first property I would rather not move out of the city.  As I expected,  ...

Would someone mind offering advice to someone 24 years old who is interested in investing in real estate but doesn't know how to...I have read Rich Dad, Poor Dad which is about the only "experience" I have in real est...

This maybe a silly question but I feel you got to put yourself out there and not be afraid to ask questions and admit your limitations. I'm new to real estate(just started renting out my rental property last fall). I ...

Hi BP, I have searched for a few weeks to find a VA that understands Equity VS Debt. I have a list of a few hundred companies that are involved in capital markets. I need someone to search the companies online and the...

Hey I wanted to know if anyone has invested in storage units? If so what can you tell me about it. I think this would be a great small step to build passive income. I would love to hear your story

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I guess to put it quite simple you could say I need a mentor. Don't we all. Specifically I'm looking to have a conversation(s) with someone who can help me develop an actual plan instead of havin...

Hey all,My area has a decent sized university but also plenty of non-student renters as well.  One thing I have picked up from various books and from this forum is that it is important to have a very thorough screenin...

Please help me understand something.If I wanted to make a house into a duplex in DC, it's a matter of making sure the basement (and it is typically a basement) is legal in height. It is not a big deal to split a house...

Hi Everyone,
I pulled a the trigger on my first property a little under 2 years ago; a tripled in a college town near my last duty station in the Air Force. It worked out great; I paid nothing out of pocket, got a gr...

BiggerPockets Community - I have a situation I need some advice on.So I currently own a condo which I purchased with conventional financing and I am looking to purchase my first investment property in the Washington, ...