What is the downside to purchasing a multi unit (28 units) building (currently approx 90+% rented),  if rates rise, and the economy slows? I heard on podcast 3 that the guest lost millions in the 2008 downturn. I am g...

Hi All, I decided to check out the BP site after reading one of their books.  Needless to say I am thrilled with what I have found here, and I have only scratched the surface!  I am looking forward to learning even mo...

Hello BP!My name is Colin, I’m from Portsmouth, NH (Seacoast region). I’ve been a part of a number of forums in the past, but the BP community is unique. The encouragement and user support is something other forums sh...

Hello, Fellow San Diegans! Was looking around for a beach vacation rental and see a lot that are priced nicely south of the border in places like Rosarito Beach, La Paz or Cabo San Lucas. Have any of you purchased any...

Hello i am a doctor who wants to use cost segregation/bonus depreciation on my 9 rental houses, my home maker wife wants to meet the 750hr test to obtain real estate professional status and material participation. Is ...

In this video, acclaimed trends researcher Gerald Celente discusses why he believes that "The Greatest Depression" will begin in 2010. This is going to affect the rental business, the only question is HOW?

I have located land that has been used until this point as industrial and in my opinion is at the end of its life cycle. I would like to rezone for a mixed use development. All of the properties would total approximat...

A little over 3 years ago, we initiated a system on the site called 'influence'. This
Influence System was designed to reward those users who engage and give back to BiggerPockets.

At first, the system was lauded al...

Make Sure You Get This One Right
By Niels C. Jensen

There are those who sweat over every decision, worrying about how it will affect their lives and investments. Then there is the school of thought that we should f...