Never have I ever seen any other industry so ready and willing to give out so much information about how to profit from real estate to potential/ future competitors. I find it interesting and even a bit suspicious. ...
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Interested in learning more about the space, considering getting into it myself.What kind of software do you use to find tax liens / deeds / deals? How much of a headache is it to find these deals and execute, and wha...
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Hi I am new to investing and live in ohio trying to fined a good market to invest in. I was told that Columbus was a good place to invest but that it is competitive and I was not sure if it would be a good idea for a ...
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I am considering my first rental/vacation property and would like it to be in Puerto Rico for a few reasons:--1. I loved it when I went. Amazing beaches, food, nature, culture, etc. I enjoy speaking Spanish and salsa ...
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I am 20 years old and I am hungry for knowledge and action. I am not here to rush myself to stop jumping in but I do want to be a part of the real estate investing community. I got the time and persistence but want t...
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Hello All! I have an investment property in Cleveland, Ohio that I have considered using as a short term rental compared to having a long-term tenant. The property is located in an area that's close to resources, hosp...
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There are a wide variety of ways of finding distressed sellers. I have tried a bit of DMM, yard signs, social media etc. I used to search the MLS for deals but the competition just bids the prices up far too high nowa...
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Hey Everyone I have been stuck on this for a while and looking for some feedback.
I live in Austin, but am an investor in a few different markets. I am primarily here to learn how to find off market deals for myself ...
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Hello Bigger Pockets Community,
I'm excited to be here and get involved in real estate investing. I've been doing my research and have been closely following the real estate market, but I'd love to hear your insigh...
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In the forums, I've seen some confusion about how affordable housing is defined. For some it means anything below market rate and for others it means LIHTC or Section 8. From a lending perspective, affordable housing ...