Hi - I am looking at investing in a true Duplex. The house has a bonus basement unit. Are there concerns with renting out the unit as a 3rd bonus unit?

I have a house for rent. In the interest of full disclosure I think I may have overshot the monthly rent and was planning to lower my rate this weekend. In the mean time, I’ve actually had a family of four (boyfriend ...

Hi biggerpockets!This is my first post, so I'd like to introduce myself a little.  My name is Akash and I graduated college 4 months ago as a chemical engineer from UCSD.  I've been employed for about 3 months and rec...

It's hard to find a good deal down here in Florida. The market is robust. Even REO properties are selling for around market value. Should I just adopt the strategy of waiting it out for a market correction?

Hi! I am new to real estate investing and to this site. I just finished listening to The Ultimate Beginner's Podcast and will be going to a seminar tomorrow "Rich Dad Poor Dad". My husband and I have been working with...

Here's why I don't like the 1% rule...A buy-and-hold investor should think long-term. The 1% rule doesn't matter as much if you have a 5-10 year investing horizon because it does not take into account appreciation or ...

Hello everyone.I am a 37 year old Electrical Engineer originally from Cleveland, OH and now living in Danbury, CT.  In 2007, a couple years after finishing college and beginning to earn money, I got greedy and jumped ...

Hello everyone!My name is Jesus. I am new to real estate. Actually I'm not even new. I am interested in real estate investing, and have just been doing some reading and research. I will be following Bigger Pockets for...

Hey BP,New to real estate investing and looking for advice on a good contract? Do i need a lawyer to write them up or just review them?