Recent article from the LA Times showcased nearby San Diego as the number #3 city for largest year over year price increase at 7.8%. See article link http://www.latimes.com/sd-fi-case-shiller-august-2...Did you know t...

I used to think that most investors purchasing mortgage notes were clueless as to the mechanics of how it worked.  I now see that lack of knowledge is nothing compared to the cluelessness of investors who purchase tax...

On a vacation to Whistler this past week I managed to read Rich Dad, Poor Dad (in between shredding the slopes) and thought that it was an interesting read. The concept of the rich buy assets versus buying liabilit...

Just watched this fascinating and well-done story by CNBC on "What’s Driving California’s Mass Exodus?"
Now, I live and invest in California, so I'm definitely not a California hater.  However, I'm also no California...

One the things I learned from BP that I love the most is the goal setting for the new year. My fiance and I started this last year and really enjoyed it, for not only personal goals but couple goals. So what is everyo...

I'm nearing the end of real estate school and will be taking my state exam in mid-July. I've been reading @Scott Trench's book, Set for Life, and I'm bought into the concepts. The problem I'm having is... figuring out...

Hello BP,My Fiancé and I are looking to purchase our first home and are trying to analyze the potential for converting the basement into a studio apartment rental. We do not have any Real Estate experience so we could...

Hello BP Community! I found the BP podcast a few weeks ago and am thrilled to find such a wonderful place to listen, learn, and participate with fellow investors!  I am a real estate investor in New Hampshire. I self ...

So I re-installed a sink tonight that had a hard-to-remove 30-year old drain on it.

I'm adding a new faucet. In order to get the old pipe off, I had to use an oscillating tool/blade. While I was cutting, I made a few...

Hi everyone, My name is Steven. I've only been a light consumer of Bigger Pockets information in the past but decided to really dive in and join the community. I live in the Bay Area of Northern California. However, I...