I've had my house for two years. Bought it for $179k owe $171k and it appraised 3 weeks ago for $193,500, but if we add a closet to make a 4th bedroom the REA said it could have potential to sell just above $200k.Shou...

Hello, I am currently deployed overseas and with my new paycheck I am deeply interested in starting real estate...only one problem - I'm here for a year! Anyone recommend if it's smart/wise to start my real estate emp...

Hello there BP! My name is Joey Langford, and I've been reading everything I can about investing. I'm commissioning this spring as an Air Force officer, and I'll report to Pensacola, Florida for training. I'm excited ...

Looking for some opinions on a recent home sale and possible capital gains exemptions. 
In short, I purchased my primary residence in 2017. I resided in the home until summer 2020 (total 2 yrs 9 months) and then depl...

What's up Bigger Pockets and friends! I am a full time sailor in San Diego, (please don't thank me for my service I'm just a regular person like the rest of us), part time realtor, and I'm also an aspiring RE investor...

VA Loan is an awesome tool for military to utilize, except there doesn't seem to be a way to use it if stationed overseas (Been overseas 8 years and looking at 3 more years). "homebuyers have 60 days from closing to o...

Hey all, 
I am looking to hear peoples perspective on deploying this amount of cash. I have my plan on how I am going to deploy this money, but I want to hear what others think and how they would go about this.
So i...

My son bought a house in September 2022, lived in it, and then was deployed in March 2023. He will be returning soon but will be PCS to another state in the summer. 
Questions: 
He has been renting the house while h...

Hello all, first time posting and wanted to ask for your advice.
currently in the military awaiting a 9-12 deployment within the next 6 months.
I will have ~150k savings after deployment, 85k before, with no debt, p...

Anyone have any experience in renting to military families. Pro's and Con's of the BAH (Basic Housing Allowance), turn over rates, best ways to market rentals (ie how to get in military lisitings), and are there any b...