Is there really a point to trying to avoid PMI?  For example. I'm looking at breaking into RE investing through long term rentals, starting w/ houses around $100k and renting for $1250-$1500.  Is it worth me putting d...

Hello BP Members!I feel like I've finally found a (metaphorical) home! But before I get into all that I'll start with a quick intro. ;)My name Sam Valme (pronounced "val"-"may", Haitian decent). I am a software engine...

Everyone around seems to agree that recession's gonna come within 3 years with a high probability. If it's true, does it mean that it makes all the multifamily deals right now much worse than lets say 5 years ago? I s...

Hello, I’m 32, married, and a father of two girl under 5 and I am at square 1. I currently live in Louisiana but am moving to Anne Arundel County, Maryland in 3 months. I’ve wanted own rental property for years. My...

Hi, My name is Cécile. I live in one of the most expensive cities in the world, San Francisco (sighs). However, after joining the Bigger Pockets community, I believe I can reach my dream of financial freedom through c...

Are we going to have a recession this year?  Historically, every time we see low unemployment it is followed by a recessionNow we hit a 17 year low for unemployment rate, so what does that mean?So will it happen?  Wha...

I just read it looks like HQ2 is going to NYC and Virginia. NYC for talent attraction and VA/DC for politics is my guess.  Thoughts? 

Hi Rockstars!!I have seen those so called all-in-one investment companies who help you from finding a deal, closing,  managing rehabs, putting tenants to PM. For first time out-of-state investor like me who lives in t...

I'm currently out of state and I received a call from a tenet today that there is mold growing on the wall behind their couch and under the sink. The tenet sent me some pictures and the good news is that the mold is g...

Good morning BP!I am looking to use my VA loan to house hack until I PCS.  I will be moving to a more expensive market and my VA loan won't be of much use to me there.My long term goal is to establish enough passive i...