Hi Everyone, I run an investment brokerage and development firm in Los Angeles and have lately been focusing on a few projects I have in LA county that would target entrepreneurial start ups in various commercial manu...

I'm not quite decided on what niche to select.  My current career requires me to travel for work from time to time and I really enjoy the flexibility it provides.  However, I'm aware that to invest in RE, one must be ...

Just to clarify, is the cap rate based on the purchase price divided by the net operating income or is it the purchase price + Closing Costs + initial cost needed to get property in rental/sellable condition?

For exa...

Hello to all BP members! My name is Joe Ciano and here is my story.

From a young age, I’ve always had an interest in finance, investing, economics, and real estate. I have read a handful of books on real estate ove...

Hello,I was wondering if anyone could provide me with recommendations for a good CPA/EA, preferably in Oahu, Hawaii, that specializes in Real Estate and tax strategy.  I'm a buy and hold investor with rental propertie...

Hello Everyone,I'm coming to the forum with a few questions about wholesaling. I am currently in the Navy, stationed in North Chicago. I am very interested in wholesaling and I am wanting to close on a house within th...

Hi Guys and Gals, I just signed up tonight to bigger pockets. About six months back I was on the train coming home from work and got suggested a youtube video about "Evictions Gone Wrong " By James Wise Holton.  I wat...

How is your MF market price appreciation?I hear a lot of folks claiming their market is on "fire", but nobody ever supports that with data...our local MF market in Columbus, Ohio has appreciated at a year-over average...

My neighbor just sold her house. (Timing was awful and I was out of town the entire time it was on the market, forcing her to go with another agent to list.)The agent representing the eventual buyers was an absolute n...