This is a follow-up to the thread on income streams not requiring real estate. I replied to a post about buying a self storage facility. Having bought one recently, I assure you it is NOT like buying real estate! It i...

One of the problems I've noticed while analyzing a specific location in my local market is that I analyze it based on whether or not I would personally live there. I don't think this is the proper way to analyze an ar...

Hello! Hopefully I am in the right area for this question. I recently got into REI and have 2 fourplexes which cashflow pretty well. I am looking into picking up another property, but have a crippling $668 truck payme...

I have watched several discussions, including David Greene's video, around the recent lawsuit against NAR and RE brokerages. Learned a lot but there is one thing I just don't understand. If we look at the numbers, the...

The coolest part of BiggerPockets is its ability to connect like-minded individuals who share a passion for real estate investing. While it's easy to join your local REIA to connect with those around you, what if you ...

In C class properties in Memphis, do you/your local PM clean the vacant property after the previous tenant moves out - before you ever show it to a prospective tenant? Or do you show it to prospective tenants before ...

Hi All! I'm looking to identify my target location for my first real estate investment. I understand Los Angeles is a tough area to get started, but I believe I can find a way to make it happen. Before I do, I'm tryin...

I have just begun to explore this world of wholesaling and want desperately to get out of the "rat race" that I'm currently in in the dealership business. I love the car industry, but I rarely have time for my family....