This is a spin off of another thread where we discussed risk, risk avoidance, risk management, and getting over the fears of getting started.   Question:  What's the worst that can happen to a real estate investor?  A...

With the new year approaching I am making a goal to read 50 books in 2018. I have read 14 since this September and was curious what some of your favorite real estate, business and self improvement books. Thanks BP!Her...

I currently have a duplex and a single family which are doing well.  I’m now looking towards scaling up. My goal of course, is financial independence as soon as possible. Leaving my W2. I know some investors who are i...

Hello All - I spent the day door knocking on pre-forclosures and thought I'd share my results. I knocked on 12 doors, talked to 4 owners + 1 Facebook lead. Drove about 110 miles and actually had quite a bit of fun. I ...

Hello all. I'd like to start with expressing my sincere gratitude for every single individual who has been apart of putting together and contributing to all of the many facets that make up Bigger Pockets. Its truly am...

Guys if I do a sandwich lease option do I need to use the rental rules of thumb such as 50% rule? I figured it wouldnt apply with a sandwich L/O pass all repairs to the buyer such as Ron Legrand and other teach. Is it...

im attending my first sheriff sale in philadelphia next week. on the website the sales are either mortgage forclosure or a tax lien sale. with the tax sale the owner has a right of redemption. but with a mortgag...

I talked to the always helpful @Dmitriy Fomichenko a while back about SoloKs, SDIRAs and Checkbook LLCs and despite the SoloK being the obvious best choice, I came to the conclusion that since I don't make any schedul...

Good Morning BP!I've recently decided to make that jump after several months of deliberation, self education, networking, etc. I will be leaving my current job (government analyst) to start a flipping business in the ...