Hi everyone!  I heard about Bigger Pockets through some YouTube videos.  I'm currently a doctoral student in Early Childhood Education at Portland State University.  I'm curious about owning an investment property as ...

Hey Guys and Gals,Im new to BP! Please connect if your in the Los Angeles Area!Thank You,Jack

I had a potential tenant contact me and ask if I accept felons.  I have read that it's illegal (discrimination) to flat out say "no felons" so I asked what the crime was.  He said "sex offender, 16 years ago when I wa...

A very much already renovated duplex, brand new everything -- electrical, HVAC, furnace,carpets paint, cabinets. Both sides are currently unrented, the owner boutgh in 2017 for $230k, renovated most of it (still some ...

What sites/methods would you guys use or do you think are best to just analyze an area and see if it is has a horrible crime rate and or gang war zone / gangland ? I have heard of calling police station to ask about t...

 I am trying to create good policies for Screening Applicants -  NO CRIMINAL HISTORY- may be too strict-  It is hard to decide and I would like hear what is your experience or input:1) speed tickets- how many infracti...

BBC News, Los Angeles

Supporters of gay marriage march in Los Angeles on 9 November 2008


Waving rainbow flags and placards, thousands marched through eas...

Hello --- question for the group.  Does anybody have any ideas for resources that might provide good insight into growing rental markets for multi-family?    More specifically, I'm looking for city development, growth...

Would any of you rent to a young person who was convicted of vehicular homicide 5 years ago from wrecking while driving drunk? They openly admit it and have not been in trouble since. What would you do?

Hello BP community,I am relatively new to RE investing and my second rental is currently on the market. A couple in their late 50's want to rent the unit since their relatives live across the street. The woman mention...