My husband and I want to purchase a 4plex as our first investment property (owner-occupy). I found a fourplex in my area, looked up the owner, and finally got his cell phone number. This guy is a multi billionaire, wh...

To begin my discussion I need to clarify that I am new to Bigger Pockets. Also, I need to clarify that I am an ambitious young student determined to have one million dollars in my bank account by 24. I am 20 years old...

Afternoon BP Community. Listening to several podcasts and reading many blog articles, there is a constant debate on whether someone should contribute to a 401K or take those contributions and direct them to RE. Unless...

I always hear this figure and wonder to myself how come? Is it because people are scared or is it because the people who are trying to get into investing have a hard time figuring out what information is correct and w...

Do I pay taxes on flips What do I do

I've heard multiple times on podcasts, people that speak of large value from continued education, conferences, seminars, etc... But i've also seen a few BP blog posts warning that they are scams... The one around here...

Hey guys,I've been analyzing deals with a buy and hold mentality in the Tacoma, WA area for a while now. Like anywhere in the US, the best "deals" are in the worst parts of town. The area has a full spectrum of neighb...

A mature couple of Indian extraction have applied for one of my units. I am working on the application at present and have not finished processing it. They are first generation immigrants from India and it is clear th...

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Not being real estate, what’s his best move with this money. With his retirement he is comfortable to live but he’s trying to really use this to his advantage. He asked me and I didn’t have a great answer so I’m here....