There're only four metro that experienced double digit appreciation YTD.2. Cleveland, OH3. Columbus, OH4. Milwaukee, WIand number one is San Diego,CA.Highly surprising that San Diego is the highest appreciation metro ...

First investment! I Only have $5,000 cash how can I start with getting my first rental property !?

Hey guys,My name is Josh and I'm new to bigger pockets. I am a 25 year old who works at a startup internet marketing company in Sorrento Valley. I have been living with my parents after moving back to CA from Alabama ...

I have the opportunity to buy income properties from a company called Strongbrook. I have come across BiggerPockets (thank goodness) and have read a forum on Strongbrook that has made me wary. I too have had some...

This topic has come up in past forums and on Google searches, but there seems to not be a definitive answer.

Basically, a PM wants to be listed as "additional insured" on a property. I assume this is so he can look ...

I often hear wholesalers discuss the legality and ethics of whether or not you are brokering a deal.  So then wouldn't it make better sense to partner with your buyer/flipper.  I see one negative in that you don't get...

My inspiration for real estate investing came from reading Rich Dad Poor Dad. I was so intrigued and held captive by every word in the book that I read it in less than 24 hrs. (It would've took less time if i locked m...

Helping those who are starting out.

What to do?  I know nothing.  I don't even know my strategy.  I'm looking for wisdom, stream of consciousness, whatever--any suggestions that wouldn't require me to step away from my current employment.  I have a grow...

Dear BP friends --I am thinking of buying a property for cash.  However, I am concerned about using up all of my non-retirment money on a property deal.  It's just scary.  We obviously need to have an emergency fund f...