Hello everyone, my name is Stephen and I'm a newbie getting into real estate investing with my wonderful girlfriend Selina. She turned me on to the BiggerPockets podcasts, and we've been working together recently to t...

I'm looking to buy a duplex currently in St Petersburg Florida. The price is 150 k. I'd like to be able to put down 10 or 15% but I am finding that it is a little more difficult to buy a duplex than it is to buy a sin...

So I closed on my triplex 2 weeks ago in the Philadelphia area and I want to buy another 3/4 unit next year.  From what I read online FHA expects you to live in your house for a FULL year before you buy another primar...

Dear BP Creators and Members.Last few days, i have been browsing thru the Community, Education and Marketplace forums. It has been extremely valuable information. I come from a software services and consulting backgro...

Good Afternoon Bigger pockets, my name is Austin and I work within the Wealth Management industry. I recently moved to Chicago from Florida and have been renting. My lease gets up in June and I wish to start investing...

I am looking to invest in Des Moines, IA and was wondering if anyone had any recommendations on a good local property management company to use. I live in CA so I need to rely heavily on property management as my loca...

Well, I close on my first investment property on Friday - crazy timing, I know. It is a small 4-unit property and I will be moving into the only vacant unit (owner occupy). I will be inheriting tenants for the other t...

Just saw this story pop up on my local news site:http://kxan.com/2014/07/28/east-austin-tenants-for...Is this a national trend, requiring online payments in lieu of any other payment method? If so, is it being met wit...

Two calls so far from owners that want what their house is worth. I keep hearing that I should wholesale lease option with them. I don't know any buyers that would do a lease option.

If a seller asks for 95...