BiggerPockets is pleased to welcome Quicken Loans Chairman Dan Gilbert as a guest blogger on October 8th, 2008, in order for him to share his "Solution That Works" alternative to the $700 Billion bailout plan passed b...

I discovered a great speech, corresponding post, and a video summary by the editor of the Financial Times that discusses the complex issues in the banking industry. Lionel Barber, the Editor of the Financial Times,...

I am currently in a job that I enjoy and plan on staying with for as long as I can but I am looking for the opportunity to earn supplemental income to further enhance my families financial situation. My current finan...

I am currently in a job that I enjoy and plan on staying with for as long as I can but I am looking for the opportunity to earn supplemental income to further enhance my families financial situation. My current finan...

Last night, I heard an inspiring story about a mom who brought her young kids along for a 45-minute drive to tour an investment property. It wasn’t just about the property—it was about the lessons she was teaching her...

Need Advice on Wholesale-"ish" Self Storage Deal.Hi Everyone, This is officially my first post on the forums as I wanted to wait until I had an actual real world Deal to discuss and potentially partner up with you on....

Is it possible to buy properties out of state with 5% down? I keep on hearing people say that you're typically going to want 20-25% down for an investment property but is it still possible to do 5%? Would a piggy back...

I understand the process of buying owner financing, but not sure how to offer, negotiate and close a deal. My goal is to acquire real estate with little or no money, then use the property to yield positive cash flow t...

Hi!I invested in RE for a few years now. Usually, most of my investments are buy property and rent it out for positive cash flow or sell them for profit. I am more used to analyzing short term investments rather than ...

Would like to get some feedback on the pros and cons of using a property manager.  I have seen some that offer online portals for tenants, vendors and owners and therefore keep all communication and financials tracked...