Hi guys. I want to start working on my blog here in a bit and write some longer, informed answers to commonly asked questions. One of the main questions I find myself answering for hopeful OOS investors over and over ...

So I've come across a potential deal: A duplex with one side vacant and one occupied with a Section 8 tenant.  The numbers look better than average - the rent from the occupied side would completely cover the mortgage...

Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE).  It seems to be everywhere these days.  I just heard on a podcast that there is a movie coming out in a few months about the FIRE movement - which sounds awesome.  I'm sure ...

Over the past several weeks I've had multiple conversations regarding how to get started in multifamily syndications. And the common theme, or belief is that it is best to start small. In fact, a close friend of mine...

Hey everyone, first post on BP but been lurking for a bit. I know many people on here have started their REI journey with single family and other small investments. Some "gurus" out there say to skip the small stuff a...

I try to avoid political discussions, as they never lead anywhere good in the business world - but this one strikes at the very heart of REI.  Former "Sex and the City" actress, Cynthia Nixon is running for Governor o...

Today's episode of The BiggerPockets Podcast features Tim Ferriss, Author of 4-Hour Workweek, 4-Hour Body, Tools of Titans and now his latest title,  Tribe of Mentors . This episode is 2 HOURS long, and the perfect th...

As a newbie... I've spent days, weeks, months... Spinning my wheels, networking with as many investors as possible, searching for the real deals, just basically putting in work and realizing it doesn't happen over nig...

Ok, so first of all...
The Two Types of Full-Time Real Estate Investors

Generally speaking, there are two types of full-time real estate investors: the passive investor and the active investor. A passive investor ...

I'm a tad pole when it comes to real estate investing. Any advice for getting started before I officially leave the military?