Hi BP! This is my first post. I've been listening to the podcasts religiously for a few months now and thought I'd reach out to get some keen insight on a few big decisions my family has coming up.  I am eager to get ...

Hello Bigger Pockets!!My name is Mark Rustin, and I am an architecture professional living in Chicago, IL. I work downtown and am in the process of completing my Architect's license. I have a burning desire to run scr...

Hey BiggerPockets! Im new to BP and soon to be working towards my first "major" move as an investor.  After selling my logistics business and 2 rental properties Im looking to leverage $200,000 - 300,000 cash the best...

A report warning that young people are finding it harder to own a home than in the past. The report stated that 31 per cent of 25 to 29 year olds own their own home, compared to 63 per cent twenty five years ago. Also...

I recently ran across three companies that issue Surety Bonds as an alternative to security deposits. The idea is simple: instead of requiring tenants to front a hefty security deposit up front -- could be $2,500 arou...

Hi everyone, my name is Corey Guedry. I am looking to expand my real estate network and possibly establish a relationship with mentor.A little bit about me, I am originally from Baton Rouge, LA but have lived in Dalla...

I am concerned that the house flipping market may be saturated. There’s a business principle that says the longer a product or service is on the market the less profitable it becomes. Look at the airline industry or...

Hey I just finished reading Long Distance REI, and im ready to jump in. I have around 150k to work with so im hoping to buy properties all in cash and then refinancing it out to buy more properties. Im looking for tur...

Hello everyone I am 19 years old and live in Connecticut. I am currently shoving as much information from books and info off of bp from the forums and podcasts as possible. I am trying to learn as much as possible and...

Hello, I'm a new investor.  I'm trying to establish an effective criteria in todays fast moving fluid market.  I'd like to get some experinced thoughts of buying and renting properties around university's.  Of course ...