Hoping to get some insight on an opportunity I have.  There's a fourplex I'm looking at, seller asking 550,000 that I can qualify for with an FHA, 3.5% down, using the rents from 3 of the 4 units.  I love the idea of ...

Does anyone have any recommendation for builders risk insurance.  I contacted one company and was quoted $6805 for 12 months.  I am new to this arena but this seems awfully high.  I have a home in DC I inherited and w...

We have a fantastic list of books available through BiggerPockets, but we know that the industry is ever-changing. Is there any topic you feel is missing from our lineup, or could use expanding? We know that you are o...

My wife and I just got AC installed in our rental and the technician said to change the filter every month. Is it really necessary to change the filter every month? I've only ever changed it about 2 times a year on ou...

I'm considering expanding my property portfolio into the section 8 realm. Now, we've all heard the horror stories of tenants trashing the property/units, late payments/no payments, etc. However, before I jump of...

I am looking for constructive advice on how to get this deal under my belt. I know it's big but these type of deals keep comming up and I see alot of opportunity here. I am in Houston, TX and the property has a existi...

Property is 1,148sqft, 3bed, 2bath, family/living room, kitchen/laundry.Work that i would like to do:- brand new kitchen- 2 brand new baths- all cosmetics brand new- some if not all windows need to be replaced- conver...

I am considering a life hack and wondering if anyone has real data or life experience that could help me make a decision. The basic plan is to purchase or build a ski-in ski-out house or duplex in Colorado. I may neve...

Hello everyone, my name is Nick.  I live about 50 miles west of Chicago in Yorkville, IL.  I've come to Bigger Pockets to meet some new people and learn more about real estate investing, specifically finding buy and h...

Hello brilliant REI's !I am interested in doing my first fix and flip in the Baltimore area. Could you tell me any pro's and con's of buying from a wholesaler vs a real estate agent?Bonus Question: How do you go about...