The morning started off with investors from all over the US slowly meandering their way into the massive masonic Scottish Rites Temple sitting off the shores of beautiful Lake Merritt in downtown Oakland. The idea of ...

Hello, Bigger Pockets!!I am currently an IT professional and have been for roughly 8 years after leaving the USCG (Avionics Electrical Technician). I have wanted to delve into REI for a while and finally determined it...

I’m looking for a multi-unit to house hack in Chicago and had a low budget, so I was looking primarily on the South Side. We’re not big nightlife people, so I wouldn’t want to pay a hipster premium anyway. But safety ...

Okay so a quick background so you can understand how I cornered myself in this position. Background:When I got out of the Army I bought a duplex foreclosure with my former wife. We divorced about a year later and sold...

As a recent graduate, I'm hoping to gain more perspective on situational and financial limitations that stop people from making certain investments. At the moment, I'm trying to figure out why most young people or peo...

Hello financially intelligent peopleHow do you not let your expenses grow with your income? This question has been on my mind lately due to significant changes in my financial situation (for the better, luckily).Let m...

Unfortunately I've been away for a few months while taking care of some personal matters, so I haven't been able to keep up on discussions. 
However, several months ago there were ample amount of folks here insisting...

First and format let me start out by saying everyones journey to retirement will be different. I feel a lot of people know this but do not take the time to self reflect on it. With that being said let get to it!
I st...

What is the current climate of buying rental properties in Indy? What are some good areas/neighborhood to invest in? I am a first-time investor, starting with 50K.