I recently read an analysis of the United States federal debt. The analysis showed the debt rising 6-12% every five year period since 1980 (with the exception of 1995-2000 when it fell 9%). This analysis expressed t...

I was extremely fortunate to get into single family real estate investing at a young age (23) and it has made all the difference. I'm still frustrated by the lack of financial education and real estate education oppor...

Hi all, looking for some advice as I try to get started out. I am looking to start a rental property portfolio, and I would ideally like my investment to be as "hands off" as possible, while still having agressive gro...

Hey everyone,So I am house hacking the bottom unit of an up/down duplex in Denver. Overall, things have been good, but my biggest problem is that the ceilings are paper thin. I can hear EVERYTHING the upstairs tenants...

I have been considering turning my units into section 8 rentals before this corona virus, but now im seriously considering it. I own a 4 plex in las Vegas ( arguably one of the hardest to be hit by all this ) currentl...

What is the best strategy for determining the asking price of entitled MF land prior to zoning / entitling it? I've heard a couple of opinions of what the price per unit approved would be, but is that the standard? Ho...

Hello BiggerPockets!I'm Mike Thornton, and I live in Wheaton, IL, just west of Chicago. Previously, my Real Estate exposure was as a licensed Realtor in Illinois and Michigan. Most recently, I've been very, very inter...

Hey BP - The hard money lender that I have built a relationship has an experience requirement for their new construction loans. To get the financing you have to have preformed 5 successful new builds, to prove you hav...

Hey everyone,My name is Andres and I live in Toronto. I am new to bigger pockets. I started by listening to the podcast and they were giving out some really good information. I have been interested in in real estate a...

I've heard many different versions of what they consider due diligence before they make an offer on a property and I'm confused as to what is considered responsible and appropriate.For example, on a buy and hold, I've...