Today's Question: Big picture, what actions can I take to increase my chances of success on my first Cleveland or Columbus BRRRR? Take that wherever you want to :)Why: I am fortunate that my job has given me far more ...

Hi folks,I am super excited of finally being brave enough and pull the trigger on my first rehab deal. It is in Orlando FL and I am in Miami (about 4 hrs away). Closing of the purchase  could happen as soon as this we...

Rents went down this year. Vacancy is up. New supply is coming on the market and there is less competition. Interest rates have risen slowly but surely.Most of the indicators of at least a small correction are there. ...

Hello Everyone, I'm brand new to BP and new to real estate investing in general. I have a bit of a background in finance, but I'm still in the process of spending some time educating myself on the foundations of havin...

What would be your reaction if you saw indication of police activity at a property you're researching on Google Streetview? My immediate reaction was to toss the property aside - don't want to inherit problem tena...

My wife and I's goal is to buy our first property towards the end of this year when we think we will have enough for a down payment.  But our dilemma is whether to buy in LA or outside of California. The same amount o...

Hello everyone, my name is Nick.  I live about 50 miles west of Chicago in Yorkville, IL.  I've come to Bigger Pockets to meet some new people and learn more about real estate investing, specifically finding buy and h...

Hi, I am a first time buyer looking to break into the rental market.  I have been looking at multi families for about 6 months now and the one building I want to make a move on has so many variables that I am having a...

Hi Everyone. I have been on Bigger Pockets for a month or so. Mostly quietly but getting more active.I was born and raised in Seattle and have spent the last 15 years working overseas for a humanitarian organization. ...

Well it’s been nearly five months since we closed escrow on our quadplex located in San Luis Obispo, Ca.  I can’t even begin to tell you what a learning process it’s all been.  Honestly I’m not sure we would’ve gone t...