Hey All, Brand new to BiggerPockets as of today.  Just started the research phase and learn everything I can about this process before I make my first purchase.  Have no idea how long it will take to get to my first p...

I am new to the forum for the first time and thrilled to read a few.
Wanted to learn more about Marble and Granite in the USA and in particular in Texas. Many thanks.

There are a few vacant properties I've spotted.  How do I go about finding the contact information for the owners?  Should I just mail a letter to the address of the vacant home?  Does a site like List Source have mor...

Besides getting a title report from a title company, or paying for Realquest when I don't need all of the ancillary services, does anyone know of another service that allows me to simply research mortgages and debt on...

Hi, Newb here, trying to understand things. How do you research a new market/suburb/neighborhood? I understand that in general I should be looking for trends in employment, what sector is driving the market, where ...

Hi BP community,First off, so happy to be a part of the BP community. I recently decided to learning more about real estate investing and joined Bigger Pockets by extension. Now that I am here I am finding things quit...

Hi - I'm new to real estate investing and Bigger Pockets.  I've been reading and studying for a few months and ready to take the next steps to try and find a deal.  I live in Denver and struggle with being able to cas...

So am literally in the beginning stages of a 1031 exchange, and i came across something that mention that I have 45 days to identify a property and 180 days to close. My question is this: how do they define “identify”...

Hi BP,

I am completely new to REI, but have been reading the BP blogs, discussion boards and listening to the podcasts for the past few weeks. A lot of good information and am very excited about REI and what it has ...

I am looking at buying a duplex in University Heights Ohio. Which is in East Cleveland. Not too familiar with the area but I know Cleveland has promising rents and the property it currently rented and cash flows well....