Melanie Stephens
Seeking Biggest Mistakes and Lessons Learned Stories (Again!)
Hello BP Members! I write a regular column for BiggerPockets Wealth Magazine on people's "Biggest Mistakes" in real estate. Do you have a "mistake" story and lessons you learned from it? I'd love to hear it! (Thanks t...
Jay Hinrichs
Rent control sweeping the nation ?
Seems like Rent control in some form or fashion Is gaining a lot of traction around the US.. Oregon just passed state wide.Washington some new rules.. California of course has had rent control in many cities for deca...
Robert DeForge
Have $40,000. Where would you put it for the best return??
So, my wife and I have been have been saving for a while, which isn't really easy. (Two kids, tuition, CA prices..) But we do live a pretty thrifty lifestyle. 2001 ford truck for me and 2010 Pilot for the Mrs. All pa...
Dylan Mathias
It's Feeling a Lot Like 2007
Hi All, Wanted to start a discussion on peoples outlook on the real estate market and the economy in general. I know it is a controversial topic but I have not seen many discussions on BiggerPocket on this topic and I...
Eric James
Is real estate appreciation a myth? Adjusting for inflation
One stated benefit of investing in real estate is price appreciation. However, if you look at inflation adjusted real estate prices for the most part there isn't much appreciation. There are specific points in time ...
Ashley Gish
Student loans or investment property
Together my husband and I have almost $200k in student loans with a significant portion of them being at 6% interest. 53k of that is at 6.8% and 7.2%. We currently live and work in Oregon and are interested in getting...
Melonie Dickson
Agent wants to waive inspection contingency. Yay or Nay?
Hi bp. Putting an offer in on a property that may be getting multiple offers. My agent wants to waive inspection contingency. This is my first time buying a property and going through these Steps. Is this common? Is t...
Sam Dorgalli
I want working with investors to be my niche
I have been an agent for 9 months and have been networking and trying to close my first deal with home buyers and sellers but I don't really feel it and I really am more interested working with investors instead. I am...
Matt Lefebvre
Are real estate degrees worth it?
Hello everyone!
I come here asking a rather important question that pertains to me personally. My big question is, is it worth going to college for a real estate degree if planning on being a full-time invest...
Account Closed
Solving the negative cash flow issue with LA rentals
So you are told its impossible to cash flow in LA. Actually you can, it just requires slightly more cash down. You can also try lowering expenses, although that might barely make a difference.If data from Zillow is co...