I personally try to alternate between real estate/business books and then something more "entertaining" like a fictional novel or biography. I'm down to my last few books on the shelf and am looking for fresh ideas fo...

I think that everyone can benefit from the collective wisdom of the board. What is the biggest lesson you have learned so far in your investing career? Your answer can cite a specific incident or general philosophy ...

I have just begun on my first property renovation and my initial plan was to install LVP in the entire first floor and install new carpet on the stairs and second floor. That was until I pulled up a corner of the carp...

Here I sit, working a Master Lease Option on a 60-unit. It's a decent deal: $50,000 to hold it for 3 years. It's mismanaged and has upside. Needs a minimum of $300,000 to get it from a C to a B. In other words, I will...

First...many thanks to the inspiration provided by Bigger Pockets. This site is terrific! We have really jumped in to investing, purchasing 6 rental properties, 4 SFH and 2 duplexes in the last 6 months....

After the interesting discussions going on here at BP, thought I would share a parallel discussion which is ongoing amongst my circle of friends:

During the housing bubble, we were watching. We have some knowledge of...

Hello all,

I am a police officer in Miami Florida and I grow weary. I am considering taking an early retirement ( 16 years of service) and rolling over my retirement into a self directed IRA to invest in RE. ...

Buying Our First Home Was Like Playing With FireWe are young and naïve, but we are also risk takers. That’s why decided to buy a colonial built in the late 1930’s for $310,000 in Totowa, NJ with 10% down payment. It...

Hello BP,I am just looking for some advice on my 2nd investment property. I have some potential equity in my primary residence and have some cash on hand as well. Currently house hacking my current home with two roomm...

Hey everyone, total noob here. I am getting ready to purchase my first investment and BRRR property that will require a gut. A primary reason why I decided to go this route was to get experience and exposure into reha...