![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/89588/small_1644889649-avatar-donuts.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
In another thread this debate was started. Is your primary dwelling an investment?
One argument for is that you expect your primary dwelling to appreciate, therefore, it is an investment.
However, an a...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1980939/small_1621517254-avatar-krystina1.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I’m currently paying 3k/month for a one bedroom apartment in the Bay Area. I’m seeking advice on what would be a better investment option/smarter financial decision: to buy a home in the Bay Area, or to continue renti...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/282963/small_1621441436-avatar-jessejsalmon.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Greetings,
I'm looking to hear people's thoughts and observations of a potential increase in numbers of people moving from California and how it will affect real estate in the locations where they relocate.I grew up ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/311227/small_1621443460-avatar-niccaruso.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello fellow BPs! As a new member this is my very first post on the forums; with many more to come I hope, I'd like to say hello!With all that I have been learning about multi-family rentals, I came across AirBnB and ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2271053/small_1713177165-avatar-javisr.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello all, my name is Jay! I've been churning through the Bigger Pockets book lists (Rich dad/poor dad, BRRR, Short-term rental, Long term wealth and Investing in Real estate with no money down) and podcasts, so, I fe...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/92958/small_1694711993-avatar-anthonyg.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Do you see your personal home as an investment or an expense? I'm on my second duplex that I bought to live in, improve, and then rent. My next home will likely be a single family and in a nicer neighborhood. I'm n...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1152808/small_1621509650-avatar-fryan.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hey all- I'm an investor in Austin, TX and have been investing in real estate here for about 6 years. We're considering some investments outside our of local area and wanted to get some opinions from the BP community ...