I just purchased “the simple man’s guide to real estate.” Has anyone tried it? I looked at several others before purchase. It cost about$110.00. I got a manual, a contract maker, and I paid $10 to get a coach...

In order to succeed..............someone or others must fail? Agree or disagree?This is a general question, which pertains to pretty much anything, including real estate. In real estate, there are many properties, but...

I'm looking to start a truly self-directed Solo Roth 401k. Does anyone know of any reputable companies without outrageous fees?

What's holding you back in your real estate investing career? What type of problems are you running into as you try to grow your business?This question is geared towards both new and experienced investors. It could be...

Hi Bigger Pockets community, I am 26 years old with an undergraduate education in geology. I've spent the last couple of years wandering aimlessly and it hasn't paid off to do so. Trying to reinvent myself, my strateg...

Hey everyone!My name is Hilary Catton, and if you don't know me, I am the Director of Customer Success for this amazing site you're currently on, BiggerPockets!My goal is to make BiggerPockets even more accessible, ea...

Has anyone else noticed the increasing number of people on Bigger Pockets requesting financing, especially to tap into the equity of their current portfolio? I’m seeing a significant uptick in this trend, and it's got...

Here is a list of 17 metros in the US that have population larger than 900k and median house price is below 400k:Which metro you recommend and which metro you don't recommend?I know California is not so investor frien...

Chicago is a hot market now but the State, County and City all have significant public employee pension and healthcare debt (that cannot be reduced except maybe in a bankruptcy).  Property taxes are already high, but ...

Hey Everyone,There has been some good discussion about Gastonia lately, particularly in this thread started by @Johnny Szeto. While there has been some excellent discussion and some anecdotal evidence shared by @Ty...