How does one become an "accredited multi family investor" and what criteria is used to measure this?I am currently in the education phase of my journey, but also realize that I may be in a position to invest into larg...

I listened to former CEO of BB&T John Allison speak at Harvard Law School this morning. Give us Liberty, but not a Bailout!He talked about bad mistakes made in real estate driven by governmental policy. And anxiet...

What ratio are you Baltimore investors using to prescreen deals in Baltimore city?  In other Maryland counties I typically use the 1% rule and it turns out fine.  But with the insane real estate tax rate in Baltimore ...

Currently, I’m located in the California Bay Area and the market is hot so I’m looking into long distance investing in a cheaper market (no predetermined market just yet). Please recommend opportunistic markets!My que...

I am looking to close a 4 unit property very soon with a close family friend. We know the risks in getting involved with family/friends but we don't care right now. That said, we want to be smart and get everything do...

Hello allMy name is Nick Taylor and I've just recently become interested/obsessed in real-estate. I just finished the book by Avery Carl  "STR for Long-term wealth" and loved it, now all I do is listen to the bigger p...

Just looking for some insights with those that might have dealt with trees close to the property/potential foundational stuff. The property is in decent condition besides that. My main concern is around dealing with t...

Hey all! I'm new to the Bigger Pockets forums. About a week ago I attended this seminar for STR's. It was very informative and honestly has me reconsidering strategies. This person, Dave, claims to have 9 units. All o...

Hi!I'm new here and new to investing. Does anyone have any advice on which route I should take: REIT or becoming a landlord?I know there are risks and aggravations involved with both. Which one worked best for some of...

I guess I am still confused on the proper time to set up an LLC to protect a rental property. Do I set up an LLC now even though I do not have a property under contract? Or do I wait until I offer on a property, get i...