As someone who has never invested in real estate, self-storage seems like a great way to break into real estate investing. What are your thoughts on this? From sourcing/analyzing deals to financing to cash flow. Is se...

I recently ran across three companies that issue Surety Bonds as an alternative to security deposits. The idea is simple: instead of requiring tenants to front a hefty security deposit up front -- could be $2,500 arou...

I am new to real estate and am midway between San Francisco Bay Area and the Sacramento area. I have been analyzing deals in Sacramento and Davis but I have been told that it is difficult to get tenants in Sacramento ...

I am looking for some advice on behalf of my Father who owner financed some acreage an hour North of Dallas, Tx. My Father and I both purchased land from the same developer, I used a land bank for the mortgage, my Fat...

Hey BiggerPockets!I know I'm not particularly active on here; I'm pretty bad about keeping up with forums and discussions for the most part. Plus, I've been focused on things other than real estate for a while. But I ...

Hi All! Looking to purchase a larger single family home that we could short term rent (some) but also use for our extended family. As we are not local to the area, we are wondering the best steps to start looking into...

I've got a lead I'm working that this really appears to be the only option. Mortgage has a balance of 84k ARV is around 110k. Repairs for retail are 30k. Rental would be right at 8k. They have health issues and are wa...

Hi BP!
I'm directing this discussion to all military people and anyone that lives near or around bases with great investment opportunities.
I am a younger enlisted soldier. Airborne infantry. Soon to be heading to my...

Hello everyone,I manage a 10 unit complex here in north Georgia. We just had a commercial appraisal come back at $850,000. We owe $518,000, but it's a balloon with 3 years left. We are trying to figure out how to move...

I'm considering moving to St. Petersburg Florida for retirement. I am currently a landlord and would like to sell my properties where I am at (Seattle) and buy other rentals in St. P. when I move there. I'm seeing bra...