So upon reading the recent Bigger Pockets article about "The truth about turn keys no one tells you"it appears as if the majority of turn key buyers are experienced investors?I always assumed this was the opposite. If...

Hello BP Community!My fiancé and I are new investors from California and investing in Fort Worth and Mansfield TX, however, it seems like our third income property seems to be taking us longer to rent. We purchased it...

I am sure everyone has a different view on this  topic and of course it's dependent on what your needs are.Some perhaps will want an overseas trip every year, wining and dining every week, some  toys along the way and...

When it comes to successful real estate investment, insight and foresight are essential components to a profitable portfolio. Insight brought me from LA to the Oregon Coast in 2018, partly fueled by a recognition that...

Hello BP community, quick question for ya. I am a new investor, soaking up all the information I can and building my business plan. I have two paths I can take to begin investing, wondering what you guys think or sugg...

B.S.!!!! It is easy to buy at the courthouse steps , just show up with cashiers checks and raise your hand!
However, it is also very easy to lose your shirt. I attend and buy at my Texas county foreclosure auctio...

Lately I’ve been feeling like I’m never going to advance much further in this whole real estate business because I don’t have the money to make a deal. I’m introverted and terrible at sales and networking, so I’m str...

Overbidding is the opposite of being a conservative investor. It happens when you buy above the market rate, compared to similar properties in the same general area. Another telltale sign of overbidding is when you pu...

I grossly underestimated maintenance and make ready costs for my KCMO portfolio. Operating costs are through the roof and net income is non-existent in my first year of business. I started with 2 SFH turnkeys which ha...

Read through the forums but looking for current advice on a strong argument for choosing rentals over non-qualified stocks over the long term. The biggest differences I can see would be the rental 1031 to avoid taxes ...