Peter Vekselman
Success Rate in Real Estate...Shockingly Low
If you had to guess, what is the success rate in real estate investing? Success being defined by someone being able to live above average lifestyle strictly based upon their earnings in real estate.I bet its below 5%...
Rob Boese
Property Manager finally joins BP (Fresno, CA)
Hello bigger pockets world! I've been listening to BP podcasts for what seems like forever. I've finally joined the discussion on the BP forums. I've heard a lot about folks struggling with property management, so I w...
Curtis Wang
Best Short Term Rental Markets in Southeast?
I'm looking to invest in a SFR in a beach city in the Southeast in cities that are STR friendly. I've been looking at Destin, Panama City, Clearwater, Palm Beach, Myrtle Beach, St Augustine, Daytona. Trying to buy a h...
Corey Dutton
Top 3 Scams in Hard Money Loans
From a fall article in the Scotsman Guide, the popular topic of loans scams in hard money is a conflictive one, particular for those who have been the victim of one. Loan scams are a huge problem in hard money loans f...
Bill Gulley
BRANDON TURNER!
Well just wondering about our Brandon, I think we need a little more information on this BP Site Guru, like...When does this guy sleep? Is he really an RE zombie, posting at all hours of the day and night? Strings of ...
Ryan Daulton
Real Estate vs. CD Market investments
I am brand new to real estate investing, but I’ve been listening to BiggerPockets podcasts for the past 3 months and I read 2 of Robert Kiyosaki’s books. But when I told one of my family members about my interest in ...
Ryan Fortier
3% return on equity - should I sell or hold?
I need advice on whether I should continue to hold onto my investment property or sell and "buy up".Here is the scenario. I own a condo in Brooklyn, NY, which I purchased at the end of 2008 for 940k. Today it is wort...
Tony Roberts
The INFAMOUS SUB TO Discussion *Not for the Scared Investors*
Now that I have your attention DONT RUN NOW!
So I heard about Sub To and I understood it. This makes so much sense! It makes so much sense that....it isnt a popular topic on Bigger Pockets? WTF? Sure a few posts...
Steven DeMarco
Almost 2 years in and haven't made any money (via cashflow)
Hey BP - Want some advice/perspective on my situation.
Back in 2022, I had a strong desire to get into REI to diversify my investments and pursue a new side hustle. I envisioned real estate investing as a way to make...
Dave Meyer
Is Real Estate Still the Best Asset Class?
Real estate is harder than it's been in more than a decade -- we all know this. High prices + high mortgage rates + low inventory is making this a challenge. So my question is -- in an era where you can get a 5% CoCR...