Is it just me or are about 25% of all real estate investors, also engineers? As an Engineer myself I could be biased but curious if anyone has insight. I know folks usually have professional background like IT, accoun...

The fact is that not all LLCs are the same. Some are just better for asset protection then others. The best LLC structure is the Series LLC.  Like any good parent, we want to protect our children. This is accomplishe...

One of the more complex parts of being a real estate agent is setting realistic expectations for what your client can expect from the market. There are always going to be people who have unrealistic expectations, but ...

So, let me just say, this market is nuts! My boyfriend and I have been actively searching for properties and submitting offers and we don't get picked. Our realtor who also invests in real estate has helped us submit ...

A recent article that I wrote on the BP blog received some criticism because I suggest that a 401(k) is one of the best ways to increase your net worth.This strategy was criticized by a couple of readers and I thought...

I've been vetting gurus to determine where an investment would return the greatest ROI. Many gurus dangle their network, trainings and resources but few deliver real value. Fewer still actually show-up to deliver the ...

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I'm new to Bigger Pockets and have spent the last 6 months listening to the podcast, reading investing books and talking to friends who are all interested in the same stuff. I now am at the perfect tim...

I need some advice estimating rehab cost!

I'm buying a duplex in an area that has appreciated quickly over the past 5 years. I had initially anticipated making repairs to the house then holding it as a rental, but am...

Hello to all!  ....It's lengthy#Biggerpockets has been an awesome resource for me for the last few months while getting into REI.When I sign up on a forum (any forum) I get really hyped up on how I am going to be acti...

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I have been investigating notes available from MLS and other sources, but am a bit reluctant to purchase a note that is outside my state. My concern is working with the borrower should the note become non-...