Hello everyone, I have recently become able to buy a vacant home in a nice neighborhood in Pittsburgh. Comps have sold for 130k-160k in the last 6 months. However, the house is now condemned. I am a contractor a...

I just posted a blog last night about finding a mentor. This comes up regularly so I thought this might help.
http://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/3225/blog_posts/26426-mentor

Ned Carey

I'm new to Bigger Pockets and find myself reading endlessly about property investment,  but when I feel like I'm ready my feet freeze..  How do I just take the plunge? How can I tell what's a great investment. Should ...

I need your support! I recently came across an Absentee Owner/Turn Key Motel Lodge opportunity in Eastern Colorado. I know this offer is not standard Multi-family investment, yet I ran the Rental Calculator.As a Multi...

I need your support! I recently came across an Absentee Owner/Turn Key Motel Lodge opportunity in Eastern Colorado. I know this offer is not standard Multi-family investment, yet I ran the Rental Calculator.As a Multi...

I have an up/down duplex in St. Paul, the upper unit's furnace is in the attic, and blows air down through the ceiling.  It's tucked under the corner of the south side of my roof as you can see in the photo.  This is ...

What are some things to look for when purchasing a home that has been unoccupied for several years (4)? Considering the utilities will not be on, how do you know the pipes are ok, fixtures, electric/ heat works whe...

Hi. We've been looking to invest in a SFH and making it a rental. We found a foreclosure at the 90k price point, which is good in our area (NY).  To our surprise, the house looks pretty good inside. It's not too bad o...

For all those landlords operating properties in cold climates, please share your thoughts on winter readiness processes. We send tenants a letter or text alerting them to some common winter issues:1. Disconnect garden...

I was planning on buying a rental property. I am an employee who has some savings. Given how the US economy is headed and the gloom around the global economy and markets, is it wise to invest 50-75K on a property at t...