Hi BpersI live/invest in the Springfield MA area and this spring they are starting  building MGM Grand Casino in the downtown area. Its suppose to rejuvenate the downtown area with shops/attractions and amenities ect....

Hey folks! I'm putting together some pages on the site (Like the "signup" page) and want to include some short testimonials, so rather than searching hundreds of forum threads, I thought I'd just ask for some here! I ...

I know it's pretty generic, but still something I want to figure out.I already run a rental business, mostly low end property in my section of Ohio, however we do have plenty of properties in nicer areas. The nicer pr...

Hi Bigger Pockets members. My name is Maggie and I joined up recently and I've been diligently listening to all of the Podcasts while I drive a semi truck OTR (over the road) for a living. My main objective is to get ...

So, as a budding house hacker I wanted to ask my friends on BP:What tools come in most handy to a novice landlord? What should I add to my list?HammerTape measurePower drillHacksawSanderScrew driversAllen wrenchesChan...

Hi BP!I have owned my home in the East Bay for 6 years and am ready to get into investing. I am considering these three options and would love some expert advice on which makes the most sense on what to do with up to ...

I would like to get opinions to help me determine my best financial options.I am 59 and last year was forced into retirement and also got divorced.  My settlement was a single family home I purchased for $295,000 in t...

I am working on a long term buy and hold plan..  SFH's here in Nor cal are SO overpriced.  I am 40, 3 kids, full time job... I envision doing Property management at least in the first decade, but do a lot of work myse...

Hey BP friends - I am interested in purchasing a property that needs some work and want to add more sq ft. I am taking to a hard money lender, who will fund the purchase and renovation cost at 10% down payment. Points...

Looking at turnkey opportunities with a focus on appreciation over cash flow, though the cash flow should cover a 20% down mortgage. Of the following cities, which are best for appreciation:
1)  Dallas
2) Houston
3...