![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/6249/small_1621347711-avatar-wakefield.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I think most successful investors will tell you that having a concrete plan on paper before you start investing is absolutely critical. I've been doing research for several months now and have formulated a plan that I...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/26290/small_1621363595-avatar-mjpatel.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello fellow BPers. I have been a long time reader of these forums and have picked up a tremendous base of knowledge from you, my colleagues, on this forum. I am mostly a passive investor, and so have not had a real...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/3061725/small_1719850143-avatar-ednan1.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello investors,
I am Canadian and our housing market here in Ontario is so unaffordable the numbers mostly don't make sense as rentals. Therefore I'm now looking to start investing in RE in the U.S - prefer neighb...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/39530/small_1621391346-avatar-trixs.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello Everyone,
I am contemplating putting in an offer for a 170 year old home which has been split into 4 apartments. The main benefit of this house is its location: 1 minute walk to the areas prominent un...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/686294/small_1621495448-avatar-meem1.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I googled the unemployment history of US, and here is the chart... Out of the past 65 years, maybe 10 saw unemployment at around 4%....All other 55 years were higher.... If you are buying RE in today's enviroment when...
![](https://bpimg-biggerpockets.twic.pics/no_overlay/assets/uploader_default_urls/2_news_item.jpg?twic=v1/output=image/cover=625x330)
Hi BP members! I'm an aspiring multifamily investor from Memphis, TN. Currently in the learning and information gathering stage, I am trying to wrap my mind around the major differences and opportunity costs between c...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/169342/small_1621421059-avatar-chicagobrie.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I am looking to do another bulk buy and wanted to document my experiences here. I already have a commercial lender in place who did our previous loan. The challenge is that I am looking to buy 6 - 10 properties that...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/656898/small_1621494834-avatar-alexw69.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello fellow REI just asking opinions of members regarding the pluses and minuses for a first rental property. I have been able to save around 25k cash in the bank with no debt to my name and minimal life expenses (li...