Hi,My parents own a rental property that is paid off and they are thinking of selling it. However, I'm not sure if 1031 is possible or better.Option 1: they lived there as primary residence for 9 years, then rented it...

Hi! My name is Jamie Sentell and I'm a newbie at real estate investing. I have been reading books on the subject, attending seminars, and doing internet research for the past year. I'm ready to get my hands dirty but ...

Hi Everyone, I am a REI newbie looking to purchase my first investment property soon. I came across a wholesaler in my area (which is expensive from property tax viewpoint), who has a deal for me. It looks all right b...

Hello, wanted to quickly introduce myself. 
I'm Mike, married with two young kids living west of Minneapolis and I turn 40 this year. My wife and I both work and have contributed enough to our retirement funds that w...

I've been listening to Set for Life, by @Scott Trench.  Great book!  One of the things discussed in the book is how a 401k locks up part of your income, and that if you aspire to reach early financial freedom then a 4...

This posting is officially my 200 post on Bigger Pockets. Wow, I feel like I need to get a life. No just kidding.

Seriously, great site and amazing that with 200 posts I am still not even in the top 30 of posters on ...

I have a relative who is looking to 1031 out of their first rental.  I have been thinking of creating a new LLC that would they could “contribute” to as part of their 1031 and combine that with my investment $$ and in...

Hi! I’m new to Bigger Pockets and happy to be here. I am gearing up to buy my first rental property within the next six months. My husband owns his own small business, and I am forming a LLC in my name to keep the ren...

What is a solid Strategy for profiting off illegal immigration? Where are sources of government funding? I have seen on my last trip to New York City formerly bankrupt hotels recover and make a ton of revenue off ille...

Hello, My name is LaShonda. I am 22 years old and I live in Benton, Ar. I have always watched home flipping shows on HGTV and found it very interesting , and recently after praying to God to lead me to a prosperous fu...