So as i discussed briefly in my profile i am a newbie. I do have quite a bit of knowledge on real estate because Im so passionate about it that i consume myself with books and podcasts. Starting off in real estate I a...

The federal government shutdown began October 1, 2013. The shutdown has already affected borrowers, the housing market and the national economy. According to Mark Zandi, Moody’s Analytics chief economist, the sh...

I've been trying to buy an investment property to use as a rental property for cashflow income, but unfortunately it doesn't look like I can work any deals out right now. I've got around $20,000 in cash which isn't en...

Good Day....  I have been working with a company that deals in lease option in the Sacramento, CA region but have given up on them.  They price there homes way above market value and keep the option fee to themselves ...

Hi all,Another newbie here from the large and freezing market we call Chicago. My name is Mark and am a New Zealander based in the Chicagoland area with my wife and son with twins on the way! Eek. I've been in and aro...

The government officials are taking credit for the great job they've done to get the economy crawling forward. Consumer spending and retail sales are up. But no one mentions where that money is coming from. It's not f...

I found Bigger Pockets about 4 days ago and have made it through 25 podcasts so far and I am pumped!  We bought Carleton Sheets, took classes and have read numerous real estate books and this is the first time I truly...

Hello everyone,

My name is Lee Nicole Salinis and I am new to the world of Real Estate investments. Originally, from Philadelphia I moved to Hawaii 2 years ago after graduating with a B.A. in Psychology...

Hello BP!My name is Tucker, I am a multi-family Architect, I live in San Francisco, and I am quite new to BP and REI in general. I have always wanted to get involved with you all, but always felt the HCOL of the Bay A...

I have a tenant that is on Section 8 and her lease expires at the end of October. I just received word from Section 8 that the portion of the rent that she pays is almost going to triple for the next lease. The tenant...