Does anyone in the bigger pockets community have personal experience with a Whole Life Insurance policy or Wealth Maximization Account to help build their wealth and real-estate portfolio.

So I've been on BP for a few months and always follow the discussions in out-of-state markets that I'm interested in.  The story is always the same with people from the Bay Area, Socal, NY, or any other large market t...

Seems some places are better to invest in than others.
Where does the line between profit and risk cross?
50. Rochester, New York - 748 violent crimes per 100,000
49. West Palm Beach, Florida ...

HelloI have heard this over and over again from previous investors that lost it all in 2008 and I am starting to hear it right now again. How do these individuats loose everything due to being overleveraged?

Hey guys!Long time lurker, first time poster!I live in Ventura, Ca and the market is through the roof like most other markets. The rent i currently pay is WAY more than id like to and i would like to get started on my...

My name is Chris Thomas I’m brand new here to BPP and I am not the traditional adult. My mom passed away and left me with a large chunk of change most of which is in mutual funds the other half is in a retirement fund...

Hey everyone! Just bought my first property in May and looking to get into the next one soon and my question is: If I have my money in a Whole Life insurance policy and borrow against that for a down payment would tha...

I'm curious to see how much of a myth the 1st Deal actually is.The Myth I'm referring to is "get your first deal and it's off to the races". As a new investor, I the more I listen to podcasts (and not just BP's) the m...

Hey guys, I'm on a mission to purchase my first home (to live in, house hack, renovate and eventually rent out completely) by the summer of 2017. Here's the problem: I'm self-employed with a credit score hurt by stude...

For a new investor interested in cash-flow and appreciation only after 10-20 years (dont care so much about fluctuation before). For an investor who plans to hold everything, what should they do to protect against pot...