Two times I had to notify them of a death of a co worker.A third time I let a house with 8 guys in it know they were getting layed off from work that day.  They were working night shift, and wake up around 5:30 pm.  T...

Jumping into the latest buzz around the real estate world, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) has proposed some changes that are pretty interesting and could really shake things up. After spending two decades ...

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I'm currently saving up to buy two properties, one an FHA 203K, and an out of state rental once I've spent my first year in my new home. The goal is 
I've read the Ultimate Beginner's Guide and am almost don...

Are the costs of a 1099 contractor fully tax-deductible in the process of doing business on rentals, BRRRR, or flips?More specifically, I'm looking at entering into an agreement with a contractor where their fee will ...

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I have had a Bigger Pockets Account for about a year now, but I have recently had a change in attitude towards RE Investing from "I can't" to "how can I". Yes, my biggest struggle then and now is capital like...

With rising property values and high demand across the state, do you think Texas is still an affordable option for first-time homebuyers? What trends or areas are you seeing emerge as the new buyer hotspots?

You're an investor (or you wouldn't be browsing BP forum posts).  You either understand or are working at growing your belief that long term investing is critical.  We put time, money, and energy in today, nurture it,...

I was working diligently on finding multi family value add deals in Long Beach, CA prior to the state wide rent control. As California becomes an even less landlord friendly state, I decided to shift efforts towards s...

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My name is Marie and I'm currently making my way out of nursing. My son just joined the Navy and now that I’m an empty nester I want to make a shift and bet on myself! I’m eager to connect wi...

Hello Everyone, its a pleasure being around people who share my same interest.  I'm new to investing and want to get off on the right foot. I am very interested in "House Hacking" for my first investment property. I n...