Do many seasoned investors recommend to tap into your life insurance cash value as a loan to your self to fund a real estate investment? this that a good strategy for someone that has limited liquid cash in the ba...

Hi guys,

I am fairly new to bigger-pockets. I wanted to know your opinion on owning your own house vs renting an apartment? What makes sense? And why ?

Your opinion matters.

Hey BP family, I'm finally to the point of purchasing my second property (first rental property) and I've basically been following the steps as outlined: 1- get financed 2- find good deal 3- due diligence 4- make purc...

This is the first year I have rented out my townhouse and have a question about filing and wanted others' thoughts. The home was purchased four years ago as a foreclosure and we made many capital improvements such as ...

Hello all, I would like some advice. I am 24 years old. A few years ago I purchased a duplex as primary residence. The interest-rate I got is 2.625%. The Principle, interest, taxes and insurance is 2,000$ per month. I...

Did You Know Your Phone Has the Capability to Call People?Just starting out, the term Real Estate, and making the statement “I’m involved in Real Estate” seems rather intimidating. You always tend to think of big sho...

I have a friend who is an experienced investor of a different era (started investing in the 50s). He has an interesting quote that he shared with me on the first occasion we met:"Whatever you do, don't personally guar...

I'd like to pose a question to the group that's been on my mind. I'm probably getting ahead of myself. Part of my plan is to do something like Brandon did and purchase a rental property that will help fund my kids' co...

Hello Bigger Pocket Members, I request your advice from experienced folks. I live in Florida but I have 12  rentals up in Michigan. They are all currently in my personal name.I was considering putting even a $2M umbre...

Argg!! Hate living in Section 8 low income housing, so many problems, but since I'm poor, Guess I have to suck up to it.
Since last week, I have a problem with my neighbor (who are also a tenant on section 8 housing ...