Hello BP this I'm Alex Filipe and this is my first post on here and I'm wanting some advice. Ive been a part of BP for some time now through which I've read endless amounts of posts, books and listening to podcast. To...

Hi BP - I am new to the real estate game here in Portland, Oregon area. 1) I am looking to purchase my first home in the next 6-9 months and was wondering if anyone has recommendations on how much $$$ to have in savin...

I’m buying my first home for 80,000 In a neighborhood that could appraise at 140,000. I got very lucky with this deal. My question is should I treat my 30 yr mortgage like a 15 and try to pay off the house as soon as ...

I'm from Los Angeles, but I've taken several trips down to San Diego over the past year for vacation.  I've been staying in some AirBNB's to get a feel for the different areas.  All have been good experiences.  Now I ...

Hey guys and gals! My very first post on bigger pockets!
I'm just curious how to find a business partner in this real estate game.  I just don't know how to go about finding partners who have real estate experience...

A bevy of negative news this week has once again stoked fear that an economic downturn is imminent, however recessions don’t always impact housing with the same force as the job market or other sectors of the economy....

Hello, I'd first like to thank everyone for their support again, thank you! I'm looking for a little more guidance in my purchase just to make sure I'm on the right track. I have a 4 plex under contract for $140k ri...

Looking at the super-low prices in Vegas now, I'm tempted to buy a vacation condo or SFH there. The problem is, everything seems to have a HOA! It seems that almost all of them don't allow you to rent out your place...

Hello Everyone. I am about two weeks away from closing on my first investment property. It is a duplex in Passaic County, New Jersey. One of the apartments will be vacant by the time of closing, which is the one I wil...

I am looking at a property to buy and hold as a rental. It is a 3 bed, 2, bath, 2 car garage, 1,800 sq. ft. built in 1980. It will need carpet, paint and a few minor repairs. The rental comps are $1100. I will ...