Question :I am still fairly new to BiggerPockets (2+ months) and I am gearing up to start investing OOS. I am searching in 4 different States and trying hard to do heavy due diligence. I am seeing here and there prope...

What is everyone preference regarding having the option to own a handful of properties out right verses having a much larger portfolio with the debt that comes with it? Or do some people opt for a mix of both?I assume...

Hi all, New to BP community and have noticed not many posts mention architects (say in contrast to CPA, legal, contractors, lenders, etc). I am a licensed architect and an aspiring investor (Chicago) and am using my b...

The really invaluable part of this experience has been education. I and my wife who was a designer of the project have learned a lot. We certainly made mistakes along the way, however understanding what went wrong pro...

I'm a free-market person, but if the autos go under, we'll have millions of more people without work. Do you guys think we need a bailout or maybe some of you have some other ideas?

Good mornin' folks,I am currently a financial planner in the DFW area researching the financial needs of real estate professionals. Below are some of my questions:As a real estate professional, how could an a financia...

I own a portfolio of 60 single family homes in the San Francisco Bay Area. All are commutable to San Francisco. My basis is low. I cash flow about 3% net annually based upon current value of $28 million. $4.5m d...

So I have gathered from a previous post to go and seek out investors at REIA meetings to find a mentor. But what incentive do investors have to become a mentor for someone? I am asking because I would like to be in...

BP community - My friend approached me about a property that he purchased almost 6 years ago in Richmond VA. He went in on a deal with his brother to fix & flip this property, but for whatever reason, plans fell t...

Greetings everyone,I'd say I'm new to real estate investment, but I guess you have to get started at something to be new at it.Anyway, I'm recently married (6 months today!) and want to make sure my wife and I are tak...