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As this is my first purchase in the commercial realm I am hoping to gain some skilled knowledge of what I am getting into. I am dealing with a seasoned seller who seems to be demanding a bit much for the property I wo...
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Flippers,I am newbie looking to invest for the future and have been a member on Bigger Pockets for some time.I have read and am still reading regarding flipping and the flipping process.My short term goal is to flip w...
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If you've been alive and paying attention the last ten years, you know Emotional Support Animals are increasingly seen in airplanes and in rentals. Ten years ago, I didn't have a single one in a rental. Today I have a...
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Folks, I'm a bit confused on the latest foreclosure news, reporting that there was a 21% increase in foreclosures, MoM, in October 2020. I thought that there was a moratorium on foreclosures due to the CARES act? The ...
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Economic Update
(Monday, July 6, 2020)
The big economic news this week is the second straight employment report which surpassed expectations. Nearly all of the data indicates that the recovery from the partial shut...
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https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-health/2020/03/30/arizona-coronavirus-stay-home-order-issued-gov-doug-ducey/5088109002/"Gov. Doug Ducey on Monday issued a statewide "stay-at-home" order to stop the ...
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Without any personal attacks towards any party or poster, I am interested in hearing what (if any) everyone LIKED about the State of the Union address. I know some key points that the Republican side was wishing for w...
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Looking at investment options outside Pittsburgh. Westmoreland County: such as Greensburg, Irwin etcShould Jeanette be on my radar? I read positives on their attempts to revitalize, but not sure how real all the talk ...
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Hello everyone, I'm new to bigger pockets. I am 35 years old and I currently own 2 rental properties that are paid for. They each rent for $625 per month. I work in the utility industry also and make a very good livin...
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Future Investor: What’s the first step in becoming a real estate investor?
Me: Why.
Future Investor: Because I want to start investing. So what’s the first step?
Me: Why.
Future Investor: I just told you. Because ...