I spend a bit of time reading and contributing to different forums...  Real Estate, FIRE/Early Retirement, Sailing, Overlanding - and every time I come here to BP I'm left wondering why the discussions/goals I see on ...

Curious to hear what this community thinks about the proposed legislation to get rid of all income taxes and instead implement a sales/consumption tax? It is very unlikely this passes, but could it actually work?https...

Hi all,New to Bigger Pockets but started following real estate closely a long time ago. Currently in grad school but previously worked in hybrid social service/tenant management roles inside affordable housing develop...

When I first got started in this business my mentor said "Start with the numbers and be an expert at spreadsheets!" Boy was he right...This game is more underwriting than anything. It doesn't matter how much money you...

You often hear syndicators say: we're looking at a minimum 20% return or 15%IRR. Things like that. For the sake of curiosity, I'm wondering what factors influence those required returns. Stock market volatily? 10Y tre...

Not that I am planning on moving to Oklahoma...but I think this is crazy.Oklahoma City, OK home: Price: $2,950,0006 bed, 6.5 bath, 12,186 sq. ft.$242 per sq. ft.Lot size: 2.28 acresPalo Alto, CA Home:Price: $2,895,000...

Thanks for all replies in advanceI have been looking at different avenues for buy and hold.  Thinking about Out of State Turnkey and have some phone appts coming up soon.  Also, I have been looking in my area and foun...

I have been talking to fellow investors about wether it is better to own property free and clear or have some kind of money against a property even if it is a line of credit. Tax purposes is the answer I get when I tr...

Hi Bigger pockets community,
I would like to get some wisdom from active investors, property managers, real estate agents about your recommendations, word of caution and advice. I'm anxious about making costly mistak...

Hey BP!  I'm still quite new around here so I know I'm risking outing myself as someone who "doesn't get it yet" by asking this, but I've been consuming everything I can to try to educate myself - podcasts, books, for...