Hi; I'm a new investor who had the privilege of pitching my plan to a panel of experienced members at my local REIA club. They told me lease option deals weren't popular in California because you run into problems wit...

Brandon Turner

I have formed a DBA name after taking Brandon Turners advice (from previous articles.) The advice was not so much to form a DBA name, but to have a business name and just be the "property manager." Thi...

A Happy New Year to the BiggerPockets Community!While I wait with baited breath for Brian Burke's annual market analysis for the coming year...(His 2016 analysis: Best markets to buy multifamily in 2016: A round-table...

Greetings ladies and gentlemen,So do you think it is possible to house hack in Oakland with the current market? I am young and single, currently living in Berkeley and working in SF, I have some money I want to invest...

Hello All, I've been starting to get my research done on syndicating real estate deals. My current understanding is that you cannot send out mailers, unless the individuals have a certain net worth, and have expressed...

I am grateful for BP and those that offer their advice in the forums.  I'd be in a completely different situation without it. I am 18 months from the termination of my military service contract (ETS).  I'm in my reenl...

I'm looking to purchase (~$600k) my first MFH using 3.5% FHA by the end of the year. Bronx, Westchester area. Any real estate investor from the NY Tristate or anywhere else Willing to help guide a newbie!? All advice ...

Good afternoon!I have been reading books/forums and have attended some local Investment info. groups near me, I know that investing in rental properties (owner occupied to start with an FHA loan most likely) is what I...

Hey Moguls,Newbie looking for advice on the best use of the ~$170K in equity I have in my SFH in East Oakland. I bought it in late 2015 and my home's value has gone up a lot. Currently, I live in one room and rent out...

Hello all, I recently started investing in real estate which is probably the greatest decision I’ve made. I reside in Orange County, California and rented my primary home which I’ve owned for a little over two years n...