Hello all! I am a native New Yorker and I am just now in a position where I can seriously start saving for a down payment on a home. I currently have only $10,000 set aside which--in this city--is a paltry sum.I used ...

Hello and greetings from San Ramon, CA!My name is Jeff and this is my first post in Bigger Pockets. I work for my family exporting business in the Bay Area and I feel like REI is the ultimate way for passive income/we...

Hi all. I'm brand new today to Bigger Pockets but have been drawn to Asheville, NC and watching the real estate market there for a while. I have a few questions if any of you might be able and inclined to answer.Is As...

I have been researching and planning on developing a storage facilities that uses shipping containers as the storage, Im looking for some input on what people think about this idea?

If you didn't catch the "Seeing Greene" episode recently, an excellent question was presented that I thought would be worth discussing. Every area you invest in has risks of natural disasters of all kinds, but these d...

I have a long story to tell you guys.  I was the person that purchase a baltimore city duplex from FNMA, that had my copper pipes cut a day before closing back in August.  I will document my journey in a few weeks.  I...

I hear people often say that real estate is treated more advantageously from a tax perspective than other businesses.  I frequently hear people say something along the lines of "I get 15% rate of return, and that's no...

I am looking at a home built in 1900 for buy and hold. I would like to know, what are the dangers of buying a home that was built that old. The home looks in good condition. One thing I observed is that the steps of t...

I am going to be meeting with a distressed seller about solving her problem with an upcoming sheriff sale.  The property is currently listed as a short sale.  My plan is to purchase it, and then sell it back to her, p...

Thinking of purchasing duplex(es) in terrific Dallas area. Looking for appreciation, have long term outlook. These units are new with 1 year builder's warranty. $240K per duplex. Annual gross scheduled rent is $28...