Hello everyone!My name is Chris McCarthy.I'm writing this post to introduce myself and start getting involved in this awesome community! My goal for joining this forum is to learn from the best and network. I just tur...

Good evening Bigger Pockets community! First post here. I’m just starting out and live in Wichita KS. I’ve evaluated over 700-800 properties so far and been beat out by cash offers on the few I have been interested in...

Please forgive me if this post is naive. I have a friend who has been investing in real estate for years. Specifically, he is involved in non-performing loans in the New York and New Jersey areas.  He always has told ...

A tenant gave me notice and I confirmed it and posted a letter on the door as well as sent certified letter.  She has broken the front door and basically messed up the unit.  She is to be out at the end of April.  Now...

Closed on 25 acres in Belize 2 weeks ago.  Property:20 acres of 12 year teak.  5 acres of cleared hill.  Water and sewer about 200 yards away.  1 mile to the main highway.  Great 360 degree view.  Great cell reception...

I was born and raised in CA. It's so heartbreaking to see what is happening to it.  A recent poll says that 46% of the people plan on leaving the bay area. Let's do our own poll (FOR CALIFORNIANS or those that recentl...

AB 2088 establishes a first-in-the-nation net worth tax, setting a 0.4% tax rate on all net worth above $30 million. If successful, Illinois, New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are likely to follow suit. How will th...

I've put in offers for over 15 houses and still haven't had an offer accepted. I'm offering cash, 5 day inspections, full price (and sometimes more on some of the houses) and still no luck.

Maybe somebody can shed s...

Hello, quick question to all the EXPERTS out there...I was approached, on my own residential property, by a Realtor, who was showing a client a short sale across the street. When the Realtor got to speaking to my hus...