I have realized I really do hate this website. Let me explain.I am brand spanking new and just learning at this point. I haven't been able, due to family situations, to truly do more than just  learn. (and I am gettin...

I’ve been looking into RETA deals (Real Estate Trend Alert) from International Living. The lead guy, Ronan McMahon, presents some compelling deals. I am curious though, if these deals are as sweet as they sound...I’m ...

I want to talk about my experience taking Rich Dad/Elite Legacy Education's three days Real Estate workshop. The conclusion: it's a scam. The purpose of this post is to alert people about this $35K scam (since BP has ...

I was introduced to a program called “Freedom Mentors,” by a friend, where you pay $15-25k to be coached on investing and you have to split earnings 50/50 up to your first 500k and then you’re out of the program and o...

I am currently renting at 40% below market rate rent and will be putting 5% down. With my low rent when I calculate the numbers for a duplex I would pay the same I pay in rent while I live there. I don't really want t...

Hello, I am new to bigger pockets and a new to real estate investing. I am in a little bit of a predicament as to how to proceed with a duplex. Our offer was accepted just a couple of days ago and  are in the process ...

Hey guys - just closed on my first duplex yesterday. Water/sewer company wants to charge me for two $37 "base fees" even though I have just the one water meter. Anyone know if there's a way to get around this? Total s...

HI BP!I have a duplex short sale in Cincinnati, OH that I've been working on buying for nearly 5 months now. At this point the contract is FINALLY signed and my Lender is about to do the appraisal. (I've already done ...

I’m dangerously curious about sponsors and how they become that. What value do they bring aside from perhaps finding the deal and having some skin in the game also? Are they expected to have the ability to put all sys...

I have organized what I believe to be some very valuable information and relationships about the economy and real estate, and will be posting updates about the San Francisco Bay Area marketplace here periodically. I s...