As one who had never heard of the 2% rule or 1% or any of the other terminology that floats around BP,, I just became aware of the 2% rule. I was talking with a fellow from Oregon who was lamenting that there are no 2...

When is the optimal time to purchase multi-family residential property? With the impending recession, what are some considerations for aspiring investors? What echelons of property should be honed in on? Which shou...

Hey BP!  I'm still quite new around here so I know I'm risking outing myself as someone who "doesn't get it yet" by asking this, but I've been consuming everything I can to try to educate myself - podcasts, books, for...

Dear Pocketers,

How do you harden / bullet-proof your rentals?

While I've never had anyone utterly trash a rental of mine, I've seen the damage they can do first hand (typically when buying the rental and seeing ...

Hey guys,This post is mainly just to share where I'm at with this process, provide opportunities for myself to network with others in the area, and so I can periodically update.  I have connected with several members ...

If you saw the news this morning JOBs report is not as good as anticipated.I dont know about other parts of the country but when I went to a Panda Express to buy MIss Lori some lunch big poster for hiring15.50 an hour...

My question is simple. Who is investing in rural America, why are you doing it and what is your experience? Is it your longterm goal or is it a temporary goal to achieve cash flow?Lets define rural America as towns of...

Dear BP,I'm attending my first REIA event today and it seems like a scam. I'm a bit skeptical when they are throwing stories of $$$ left and right. Any thoughts?