Blogger Andrew MacDonald, yesterday posted an article on the BiggerPockets Blog that is an absolute MUST READ for anyone considering spending their money on a real estate guru.

The article breaks down both the typica...

For anyone looking to buy their first piece of real estate, STOP (unless it is a four-plex with an FHA loan). I did this 2 years ago and it was the best financial move I have ever made. If you start buying other prope...

I have the opportunity to purchase some great property that will need new flooring, a new tub, new cabinets, paint, etc.My question you experts is how much of this do you generally do on your own and how much do you s...

Hello everyone, I'm looking into buying my first property. Currently I have 25k in cash (with 2k added each month from my 9-5 job) and was looking to buy in the east (Milwaukee, Cleveland, or Detroit areas), because o...

What to do?  I know nothing.  I don't even know my strategy.  I'm looking for wisdom, stream of consciousness, whatever--any suggestions that wouldn't require me to step away from my current employment.  I have a grow...

Below is a chart of the interest rate on the 10 year going back to 1880.  As we all know the 10 year is a reasonable benchmark for mortgage rates.  In other words, or what matters to investors, the 10 year determines ...

With my burgeoning interest in real estate I decided to join Bigger Pockets to hopefully surround myself with people with whom I can talk about this business and maybe even work with in the future. In real life I'm su...

I think with the economy the way its headed there is going to be a need for more affordable housing.  
Wanted to hear from those of you who are successful in the C and D class property niche. How many properties do y...