I'm interested in learning something about BiggerPockets' users, and thought that you all might be interested as well. How do investors come to own rental property? While I'm sure that many methods are used, what are ...

I want to buy my first rental property but I'm wondering if I should wait until the crash that is supposedly coming. I'm worried that if I buy now, my property will end up being worth half of what I paid after a few y...

It’s time to schedule (another) meet up in the East Bay! I recently had the pleasure of meeting quite a few fellow BP investors in San Francisco, and had a great time enjoying some drinks and learning from everyo...

Why do so many new people want to wholesale to get started in real estate? Is it because all the guru's talk about it making it seem great. To me, it looks like it sucks. I would rater get a 2nd job at a good rate to ...

BPThis Friday I completed my first move-out inspection. A guy came over and charge me $300 to change my locks. He changed 3 locks. Does this seem like a fair price? Where can I get information on going prices prior to...

After talking with quite a few people and after reading some interesting reviews, it seems that the iPad could be a real game changer for the real estate business (and many others). With that in mind, I thought we co...

Hi everybody.For the last few weeks I have been trying to read up as much as possible on what I want to do, and the most encouraging and interesting google results are always from this forum.My dilemma comes from some...

I have heard nearly all successful people such as Tony Robbins, Grant Cardon, Timothy Ferris etc. describe their morning routine. Most of them do something along the lines of "Mind, Body, and Spirit" so I wrote down a...

I know this has been asked in the past. I've read through those posts and am looking to update the discussion based on current market conditions and get some advice based on our specific circumstances listed below.
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Hi BP Community,This year in June I purchased my first buy and hold property - a duplex. I know that it is important to have cash reserves set aside for unexpected issues that may arise with the property. However, sho...