With the stock market ending their worst quarter since 2008, there has been much talk about a recession in the near future. I understand that recessions are highly unpredictable, no matter how much research is put int...

Hi everyone,I'm a mid-twenties engineer out of the SF Bay Area.I've been lurking the site for a few months as I've mulled the "Real Estate Option" - we're getting to that phase of the boom-bust cycle that I'm just not...

Hi BP! My 2013 Jeep Compass has a dying transmission; I bought it used in 2015. I've seen multiple mechanics/transmission specialists; it's got a CVT transmission which are seeing tons of issues around the 6-year mark...

I would like to hear from other investors in the Houston area about strategies and outlook for 2015 in this climate of of dropping oil prices.  I am fearful unfortunately and I am trying to fight it.My elders are full...

I got an interesting question from a 25 Year Old the other day and I thought I would post the topic here to see what others thought of my advice and what I got right /wrong.My first thought after hearing the question ...

There aren't enough renters to build demand so prices are dropping. They're dropping so low that Landlords are choosing to keep the units vacant rather than fill them at reduced prices. In August, they warehoused over...

I'd like to talk about this topic with everybody because I feel its a legitimate problem. WIth a recession upon us we know the housing boom was part of it. Including the fact that some entire housing developments were...

Hello BiggerPockets!I stumbled upon the Morris Invest Case Study by @Ian E. and am now inspired to document my current investment with the company. This is kind of a long post, but I hope you stay with me. Clayton Mor...

If you spend any measurable amount of time browsing the BP forums you have probably come across a thread or two that was started by a new investor who's having a heck of a time getting a Realtor to work with them in a...