You often hear syndicators say: we're looking at a minimum 20% return or 15%IRR. Things like that. For the sake of curiosity, I'm wondering what factors influence those required returns. Stock market volatily? 10Y tre...

Have any of you installed a gas fireplace and had a tv on the same wall above it? I see it done on Houzz, and in magazines all the time, however; how practical is it? Is the TV too high?  Is there too much heat off th...

I work with a residential home builder and have found it strange that I hardly ever get investors coming through the door.  Whats the general consensus on buying new-builds as investment properties?  The way I see it,...

I went to cheap way, and formed an LLC (Florida) online without speaking to an attorney first. I know, fools rush in where angels fear to tread.My LLC just acquired 2 condos that need a little rehab. After rehab, the ...

Hello everybody!      I am Alex Cole, I stumbled across the bigger pockets podcast in search for some financial education in my life, and have been hooked since. I have been a member, but not much of a contributer to ...

Hi everyone, I was just reading through this article today,

http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/01/16/how-to-lose-money-flip/?utm_source=BiggerPockets+Newsletter&utm_campaign=65d81ad5e0-January_17_2013_...

Here's the scenario.  I have some experience with real estate investing (1 foreclosed residential home purchased through a wholesaler in San Antonio, TX, full rehab, rented it for a year, sold it making a $26,000 cash...

Hello BP friends, I've been extremely laser focused in on trying to get into real estate investing this year and have a goal to buy a good cash flowing deal before the end of the year.  Ideally a 2 to 4 unit in Thurst...

Hello Everyone!I currently own 2 investment properties that are SFH. I am looking at buying a 4plex and the numbers are as followed based on what my Realtor said. It is a gated community with a playground and pool. HO...

I own several single-family homes in Kansas City and they are all successfully rented out for a great return (about 14% average). I have been told by many successful investors that the next step I should look into is ...