I have searched the forums and blogs on the subject, and it seems to be slightly leaning toward CPA/professional preparation.I have used a professional for the last 10 years and each year, my costs have increased (we ...

We sold our largest self storage location. See separate post.  Wanting to reinvest back into the market so we do t lose out to inflation. Part of the funds we are closing on a five acre future Storage location.  Will ...

Hey guys I noticed I haven't been as active here on Bigger Pockets because of my real estate work. I've really started to change my mindset of how I spend my time and where it is best spent. A gentleman who is very ac...

Hey everyone!
My name is Melanie Stephens and I write the “Biggest Mistakes/Lessons Learned” column for BiggerPockets Wealth Magazine.
I am looking for BP Member stories for an upcoming column on Biggest Mistakes ma...

Hello all. After many hours/weeks of research and communication with members on BP, I decided to go ahead and get my RE license for different reasons that will aid my personal goals in RE investing. I was considering ...

I have lived in the San Francisco bay area for the last 15 or so years, and am anxious to start doing some buy-and-hold investing.  However, it seems that price-to-rent ratios are solidly over 30 in my area, and gener...

BP,I am in the education phase right now.  I am consuming every drop of information I can via reading, blogs, podcasts, YT, etc.  I am ready to move forward with my first property as soon as the first of the year, may...

[Note: This post was originally a reply to an OP from Columbus, OH talking about having been "Accepted" into the mastery program. I felt it needed to be disseminated wider than that so others can decide for themselves...

TL;DR: Recent article suggests rent hikes aren't just about landlord greed - rising costs across the board are a major factor.
Just read an eye-opening article about the recent rent crisis. It challenged my assumpti...

Hey BP!I just wanted to share some super exciting news with you guys! I started Real Estate Investing at the end of Dec, 2015 and joined Bigger Pockets around the same time.  While working a Full Time job as a Wells F...