Hello BP Community! I'm writing this post to begin chronicling the learning experiences we've had so far in the purchase, renovation, refinance, and renting out of a multi-family property in the city of St. Louis. I'm...

Hi, My name is Cécile. I live in one of the most expensive cities in the world, San Francisco (sighs). However, after joining the Bigger Pockets community, I believe I can reach my dream of financial freedom through c...

I needed to take a little break. I have been spending hours preparing for a tax sale that will be held this Wednesday. I was wondering how does everyone else prepare? I wait till the last notice has been published giv...

In the last few months, I have met a few retiring landlords who were looking to unload their properties. When I looked at the properties, I was really surprised at just how junky they were. They were a bunch of ...

I saw this question posted about LinkedIn on their site and thought I'd ask the same thing here for our BP users.

Do you pay for a PRO account?
Would you if it came with something extra?

I am speaking with my attorney who is helping me setup the proper documentation for use with private investors. She is suggesting that I do not deal with non-accredited investors because if something should happen to...

I'm thinking about putting my house up for "lease to own" and then just renting a house to actually live in. I have heard about all the reasons why I SHOULD do it, but I know there are some horror stories out there th...

Hello, I just bought my first property in Fort Collins, Colorado with a 3% down payment conventional loan. I am wondering what kind of strategies I can use to hit that 20% LTV the fastest?I am going to rent out two of...

Hi I really need some feedback on this. I was looking to buy some out-of-state rental properties and got introduced to this agent in August when I did a field trip. Since then he has been sending me some off market pr...

Hi BP,I'm in the process of purchasing a duplex in LA.  The owner passed and left the house to her 95 year old sister, who is selling it.  The front unit is empty, but the back unit has been occupied by a couple and t...