From what I understand there are four ways to make money from a rental property:

1) Cash flow - Pretty straightforward. Total money you receive as income is more than total expenses.
2) Appreciation - Increase in the...

I have been a casual real estate investor for twenty years. I recently sold my business and am now looking to invest more seriously. I am very curious and looking to learn all I can. I just bought five homes in the...

Hello All-I have been looking into buying some properties with a turnkey company.  From what I see, correct me if I am wrong, most of these turnkey outfits are selling their rehabs for quite a bit over 'retail' value....

My partners and I are searching for an excellent agent in or around Memphis as we are looking to invest in a shopping center/plaza. Someone with knowledge of properties going up for sale and a nose for a good deal. Lo...

Hello BP World!!I am a commercial real estate broker here in West Los Angeles. I primarily do Office / Retail / Industrial commercial property. However, since joining Bigger Pockets I have started gaining interest in ...

Hello I am just getting started in NNN investment, and mainly looking at national brand tenants in Quick Service Restaurants(QSR).  Comparing two deals - with almost same price point #1. no rent increases but Percenta...

Went to the San Diego County Probate auction today. There were 8 properties being auctioned and there must have been 500 people in attendance. The appraised values seemed low, but I didn't think THAT many people wo...

Hello Everybody - Would appreciate some feedback on this. I'm talking with a seller who desperately wants to sell, however, they are upside down on their mortgage. What are some ways to help this seller in need? Would...

If so, how? I mean pretty homes in good condition with no repairs needed does not fit the wholesale at a discount strategy. I found a few seller leads that were pretty homes but did not appear to be worth trying to wh...

Hey everyone,
I'm fairly new to real estate investing and am looking into a range of awesome opportunities. Does anyone have experience appraising & dealing with "retail/residential" properties? 
My business par...