Good morning BiggerPockets, my name is Shawn Carney. I’m currently a full time firefighter in Northern Virginia and I’ve been listening to the podcast for a few months and just started looking at the forums.

I boug...

Anyone actively investing in buy and hold rentals in Atlantic City? Also looking for insights on building new construction there. Waterfront lots seems to be a great price for NJ shore area. Looking for ways to make m...

Just bought my first rental property (1 bedroom condo) in the Walnut Creek, California area (SF Bay Area).I bought it all cash so I don't have any holding costs other than HOA, and property taxes.At this point, I'm no...

I read some topics in the last couple of days talking about buying in lower income neighborhood. I am a little confused. What makes an area a war zone? It is strictly the crime rate in the area or does the average inc...

Do I spend it all on realestate and risk paying 50k in taxes or should I take and annuity and thus end up with a mortgage.  Any thoughts out there??

According to RealtyTrac, flipping nationwide is back to 2006 levels (see video link below).According to the RealtyTrac:Top Markets for Flips:  Memphis (#1), Tampa, Miami, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Orlando, Biggest Flipping ...

Let's say I have $70,000 to invest. I have a chance to get a 5.2% return outside of real estate. As a buy and hold investor, if I can get more than this return, where should I invest/what is the best strategy in order...

Northeast LA(NELA)/ Downtown vs Inglewood/South Bay --as far as "gentrification areas" within LA County.  Are you guys hotter on the Inglewood area or Northeast LA/ Downtown Los Angeles?Inglewood is closer to the beac...

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Yep, this is what I did today. Had a water leak coming in on top of the window, where a shingle was broke. So rather than spend 2 hours repairing it in the rain, I just...