Mayer M.
How are you dealing with increased costs to build?
Hey!So how is everyone handling the increased development costs, particularly the dramatic increase in lumber prices?I have started to see people put projects on hold hoping that material costs come down, but will the...
Scott Trench
Why do you care about Financial Independence?
I have to admit that I was drawn to BiggerPockets in a somewhat roundabout way. You see, I'm not so much interested in Real Estate as a business that I want to get into, but as a means to an end. That end of course ...
Charles Bailey
When to or when not to pay contractors
When should you pay a contractor? Should you pay them in increments, with a deposit in the beginning, again midway through the project and lastly once the project is complete? Or is there a better way to protect both ...
Mindy Jensen
Did anyone see the new Solar Roof from Elon Musk?
Elon Musk has just announced a new roof that went on sale today. Tesla's new Solar Roof will be available for US delivery in late 2017, and best of all it comes with an Infinity Warranty!As a homeowner, I want one of...
Account Closed
Best cities and districts to invest in 2017 / 2018
Based on your experience, what are the best cities to invest in the next couple of years?The city i live in (los angeles) is overpriced and most of investments i've seen lately do not make any sense; i'm therefore com...
Precious Thompson
Properties that doesn't Cashflow
What reasons would a buy and hold investor buy a property that doesn't cashflow?
Raje P.
Similar to Rich Dad Education Software??
So I just got home from my RDE 3 day seminar, and it was worth it for $199; however, they demonstrated this software called Rich Dad Real Estate Success Software that is not included in the basic training.. I really l...
Shri Kanase
In the slightly same path 3 years later. Where to begin?
Hey everyone,For those that are unaware, I had posted a post 3 years ago about having $100k in cash at 21 years old and wanting to get into real estate but live in Southern California with no ideal properties. (check ...
Christopher Hand
Looking at where to start.....Priced out of local Market
Hello Everyone,Backstory:My wife and I up until recently have been buying and renovating homes and then selling after 2 years or so to avoide paying taxes on the gains. Well it looks like this last reno will be the l...
Jack Hou
Time to sell for max appreciation in Bay Area?
Hey all!First time post but I have been following BP for quite some time. I'm facing this dilemma of whether or not I should hold on to my million dollar, unrealistically tiny town house. Here's the situation: Situat...