Hello, I am on Bigger Pockets today because I have decided Real Estate Investing is what Im trying to do with my life. I'm not positive the direction I will take but am continuously thinking of how I am going to break...

Hello everyone,After a couple of weeks of listening to the amazing podcasts they have here at BP, I've finally decided to join. I'm just starting out in my RE journey, mostly been absorbing as much knowledge as I can ...

Is Loopnet the best source for self-storage deals or is there another website that focuses exclusively on self-storage?  Also, if you're willing to share ways of locating off-market self-storage deals I'd really appre...

I just finished reading Christine Karpinski's book 'How to Rent Vacation Properties by Owner' . The slant of it was that if you manage yourself and use portals like Airbnb, vrbo, etc. you can break even or even get po...

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I recently heard Kathy Fettke talk about this on her podcast. I’ve yet to purchase my first rental property, though I am taking steps towards accomplishing that goal, and it’s one question I hadn’t ev...

Ok, here is a question I know that many of you would love to answer. But, here is the deal...

Why are Realtors such a bad thing, and is there anyway I can turn the tide? Can I become the exce...

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...

As an active investor in the DFW area, mostly Collin, Dallas, and Grayson counties I am often asked if we are in a bubble. My answer is no, at least at the moment. The reason I say this is my day job is a mortgage l...

We purchased a second home in AZ and using it as a vacation rental when we are not in town. We aren't located inside an HOA and our rental complies with all local laws and ordinances. After we purchased the home, we l...

The two investors I knew growing up kept at it their entire lives. Here is an article about a local Portland guy that is a legend in RE. Do you plan on investing forever?

Joe Weston unplugged
Published: Monday, Novem...