I wrote an article for the BP Blog asking a question about real estate appraisers and what role they are playing in holding down real estate values: http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2012/07/18/are-appraisers-pa...

I'm just curious how many other active REI also invest in cryptocurrencies? And if you do, what kind?I am personally a fan of cryptocurrencies and what they are all about. I have put some money towards it, and will co...

Honestly, I would have never guessed that this market is actually not great for rental investments and real strong for fix and flips. Who knew?!
Here is the scoop:About this Market: Toledo, OH, emerges as a prime mar...

Hi everyone, I am actively looking to buy a multi family building here in Quebec, Canada (preferably a 6 unit). I analyse deals every day and there is one thing that bothers me.. I never seem to get a cash flowing pro...

Maybe it's me but I'm just curious if anyone has noticed that some of the newbies seeking knowledge appear to be less serious than before. When I first started coming here people seemed hungry. They were researched, h...

Hi Everyone,

My name is Olivia, I’m a 24 year old college grad (Penn State ‘16) and like most of my classmates I have student loans ($45,000). I am trying to prepare myself to purchase a property for househacking in ...

Am I the only triplex owner living in insurance hell? Is it NH?

Three years ago my insurance company demanded that I get a licensed electrician inspection. $550 down the drain, results = 1 jumper to hold ground i...

I am currently closing on a SFH that will be a rental in NC. The area is kind of rural, and I don't expect to see a huge number of applicants. Say somebody applies, they have good credit, no criminal history, job, etc...

The tenant who recently vacated this unit claims that he left the unit in "broom clean" condition. He's been calling the office harrassing my staff about getting his security deposit back. Lol, sorry my man it doesn't...

Hey guys, I need your input.I am a 30 yr. old local government employee who wants to be a real estate investor. My strategy is to buy a multi-family home (duplex) live in one end and rent out the other. However, not o...