Quick question for the forum: Does anyone use the Bureau of Labor Statistic's CPI Inflation Calculator when assessing the value of a potential investment? I use this as a gauge of the actual appreciation of the proper...

I am starting to notice an increase in vacant rentals in my local area as well as an increase in SFR's available for sale.  My question is other than talking to property managers, are there other indicators to trend t...

No matter how you’re involved in real estate investing, I’d venture a guess that one of your main goals on BiggerPockets is networking. I know this is true because one of the most common questions we get at BiggerPock...

Hello Everyone! I am starting my real estate investment journey. I don’t have much knowledge or any property...yet. I currently have about 60k liquid, no debt, 800 credit and would like to buy in 2020. However, I don’...

Hello, I am looking for the best resource other investors have found for doing a CMA on a particular market. I am looking for specific metrics such as population growth, job diversity, unemployment rates along with ot...

Hello BP!I am an investor in San Diego as well as a new RE Salesperson.  When getting things like crime statistics, appreciation, school quality, walkability, et cetera, what is the best place to find this information...

What are some specific statistics to look for in a good market to buy rental property?

Thought some of you might enjoy this....The Texas Real Estate Year in Review Report provides annual real estate sales data from a statewide perspective and for 25 metropolitan statistical areas in Texas. Feel free to ...

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If we limit my question to land and residential r.e., which deal type is statistically proven to net investors the most money? Land development? Tax delinquent seller deals? The various profit centers of a sub2/wrap o...