Ok.  So I get all real estate is local and location, location, location.'Driving for dollars' makes sense to me on a basic level; Learning about a neighborhood, looking for FSBO's and rentals, or looking for distresse...

Hi BP Community.  I have a potentially good deal in Bridgeport, CT however the property (may) require flood insurance.  I say "may" because the description of the property lists a price for flood insurance (which I su...

Hey MN BP!I recently bought a small house in the Old Shakopee area and I would love to get your recommendations for local contractors and  handy-persons who could help me.  The main fixes are:Electrical: A prior owner...

At the request of my wife, I made a Christmas wish list this year. At the top is a Biggerpockets t-shirt. Where should I (or she) be looking for one? Should I start a direct mail campaign, or maybe drive for dollars u...

Hi everyone,I’m a first time buyer, and I’m going to buy a new house in Saginaw ( Fort Worth, Texas ) with 236,000 ( 4beds,2 baths, 1 storage) . How do you think about this area. Is this place good for appreciation ? 

We are convinced a tenant no longer lives in his unit, but sublets it or uses it as an Airbnb. We've never seen him on sight, and when we knock on the door (maintenance, etc.) he's never there. He pays rent on time an...

What is the strangest dream you've ever had related to Real Estate?I have a vacant apartment I am currently renovating. I've been there most days for the past couple weeks. Last night I had a dream that I showed up to...

I hope I am not asking something answered a hundred times but I cannot find anything using searches.

I am looking at a house on the same street as my first investment house. Tax records (according to my realtor) sho...

Hi all,I'm in Central GA and own three rental properties I've paid cash for.  I'm looking to expand my business and have spent the past few days talking with commercial lenders at banks.  All are confident they can pr...

Okay so the setup is there are a few lots out near the Portland/Vancouver area in Portland.  It is zoned correctly for prefabs (Zoned for single/multifamily & Prefab is okay) and my thought was to purchase the lot...