I've heard of this strategy where, instead of holding and renting a property for the length of the 30 year mortgage, you only keep it for a few years and then "trade up" to 2 properties or a better property. And you b...

Hi all,I bought a 1925 duplex on Metropolitan next to "the green store."  It's in the Adair Park Historic District.  After a car crashed into the front of it, I decided to try to lump all exterior changes I might want...

Hey hey hey BiggerPocketeers!!!Have you heard that we're hosting ANOTHER BiggerPockets Conference?The first one was such a hit, we're doing it again in New Orleans! Join us October 4-5, 2021. You’ll hear from some of ...

Hi I am a newbie at investing in real estate and looking into buying a rental property that will generate positive cash flow plus have some appreciation prospects. I am looking at something around $250K. At this time ...

Hi everyone,I'm planning to hire someone to cook dinner every night. Here's why I think this is a good idea. Please feel free to let me know if this is outlandish..1) The time I spend wondering what to eat for dinner,...

There is a lot of fear of new construction in the multifamily sector. I am not sure I understand why. I think we can use it to our advantage.
@Sam Grooms and I buy apartments in Phoenix. Statistically, considering th...

Article on key findings of recently released National Climate Assessment:

http://www.climatesciencewatch.org/2014/05/12/2national-climate-assessment-key-findings-part-1/

Interesting map on U.S. coastal ...

After many years of analysis paralysis, I'm finally in a place where I'm ready to make my first real estate investment. My plan is to use my HELOC from my current primary residence as the down payment. For someone in ...

Hello! I have been reading this forum with pretty much every spare moment I have had since this weekend when my fiance led me to it. I think I've become a little obsessed with this idea as I can really see the long te...