I am a longer-term "Buy & Hold Investor" in Massachuetts and have built a reference library over the years.  These books have provided me with a wealth of information which I still leverage from time to time.  I c...

Hi,
I'm excited to join Bigger Pockets and embark on my real estate adventure. I'm finishing my Ph.D. in Biochemistry Engineering here in Los Angeles and am originally from Chile. Back in my home country, I have succ...

I often hear that it's important to keep your properties heavily mortgaged to keep the equity down, so that you don't look "juicy" for  a lawsuit. (assuming there's a reason for being sued in the first place) I cannot...

When running numbers on an investment property, I focus more on equity growth than monthly cash flow.

Here’s why:
If I can acquire a property at a low basis and add significant value, I can:
1) Sell and reinves...

Is anyone else struggling with feeling productive with your time when looking for your first deal? Would love to hear how others are staying patient and positive with their progress, whatever they deem that to be. Wha...

Large private equity real estate firms often invest in trophy buildings, from the Willis Tower to the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas. The commercial real estate investments that are often more lucrative than owning t...

What are the best no money strategies to attract motivated sellers? I realize that off market properties are what is best for a wholesaler. I am ready to close a deal, i have buyers but no off market properties.How do...

We started out as self managers, and quickly fell in love with the STR industry. So we started our own STR property management business last year. Our success has been fantastic is such a short period of time. We’ve g...

Hi BP Community!!I am excited to be part of BP.  I've been interested in real estate for a while and I believe BP will be key to my success in this industry.  I listened to almost all podcasts and they definitely add ...

What is up BP Fam!
Situation: I am starting a job in a new location on Jan 10th, 2022. I'm tired of renting and finally have enough money saved for an FHA loan and am gonna use this opportunity to find a property. I'...