I have gotten lazy lately when it comes to getting bids for work.  I have been just calling my usual guys and telling them to do the job, then I get the bill and resulting sticker-shock.  This is for a 1,200 SF ranch ...

My wife and I are considering turning a property into and Airbnb rental, and we’re looking for some beginner’s tips on the subject. We know we’ll need to furnish it as well as supply cable and internet, and that we’ll...

I spent my life in construction, working hand to mouth.  I hooked up with a National Builder as a Superintendent and took advantage of the discounts I was given on New Home purchases in my communities.  I would buy on...

I started my real estate adventure by purchasing 2 single family houses in Oklahoma with 2 cousins, mistake #1. I also helped my mother get 2 rentals to help supplement her retirement, mistake #1b. I see why they sa...

Hello BP!Got a question for San Jose / Bay area people. What is your general thoughts on Burbank San Jose area?It's seems to me like an old run-down area about to gentrify. Close to Apple, close to new Google campus, ...

Hello, my name is Theresa (Tess) and my partner is Phil.Let me start by saying I am not trying to steal any ideas from the tips on how to introduce yourself but we are honestly viewing our first property today at 4. I...

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I figure since I plan on reading all the books, I might as well take the exam. Plus I like the idea of having the option to pull permits on multiple houses, and being able to freely sell the houses once...

Hi guys! This is my first post and I am oh so excited to have stumbled upon the world of Bigger Pockets and financial independence.Where to begin..? I am now 22 years old and live in the city of Seattle, an intimidati...

Hi everyone,
My name is Charlie Lilly, and I am a 25-year-old business graduate from Saint Mary's University. My passion lies in real estate investment, and I am currently working on becoming a successful real estate...

Ok, so I don't have the money yet but I will soon as I finish this house and pull a mortgage on it and I want to do this next step 'right'...Backstory:  I'm 43 born and raised in AK and have been working in constructi...