I am closing on a duplex in Brooklawn, New Jersey on February 22nd.  Can anyone recommend a painter?  I received a quote for $1800 for both units.  Seems steep to me.

Well, seeing as how everyone likes to mention Rich Dad Poor Dad on the podcast, I figured maybe we can start a book suggestion thread? I did not see one already started. If I missed it please direct me there.I just pu...

I am a young engineer and I'm seeking to do something new on the side.  I've been interested in rental/flipping for a while and really never took it any further than that.  But this past weekend I had a long drive so ...

I have read Rich Dad Poor Dad, The 10X Rule, Dave Ramsey books, and many more. They all talk a little about real estate, money, etc. but are more focused on motivation and advice. I want to know what you guys have as ...

In "The Book on Rental Property Investing", Brandon talks about Class A, B, C and D properties. He also mentioned that different areas have different ratings. Does anyone know what he property class ratings in Phoenix...

Hello BP!For starters, the "Pro" designation under my name is (for now) a lie! I'm not even a newbie. I've been lurking here for about a year and I finally decided to say hello and get started. I upgraded my member...

Hello everyone, I'm new to this. I am a auto mechanic by trade for 30 years. I have worked on my own house, windows, flooring, paint, drywalling, doors, added walls, tore down some walls.Really interested in buying re...

I am signing up for an Audible 3 month free trial and am deciding which book to download first. I drive a lot so audio will work much better for me. My list of possibilities is below. Please recommend one from the lis...

ADVICE PLEASE???

is biggerpockets a good place for a newbie with zero real estate experience to begin? what kind of advice would you give me on from where to start?thanks for your responses.