Most economists are in agreement that we should be heading into another downturn in 2018. This seems to hold true from my own personal observations as well; there does appear to be a downturn every few years almost li...

We put in our very first offer on an investment property here in Portland Maine. The property met our criteria perfectly so we went in strong with a full price cash offer. For reasons unknown to me, a different offe...

I live in a good, affluent neighborhood in Queens, and I'm interested in buying a co-op, especially now since Amazon is moving into Long Island City. But with a possible recession coming in 2019, and housing prices up...

Hey Bigger Pockets community!  My name is David, and I'm just starting out in real estate.  I'm 19, currently in college, and ever since reading "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" I've been super excited about real estate.  I just ...

Need advice.

I am trying to receive a personal loan from a private lender who is just an individual. I'm running into some issues as this individual is trying to give me the loan in crypto currency. I am getting frustrated because...

Hi - this is my first time on the forum, so I apologize if I have miscategorized this post.  I am looking for advice on raising money for a spec house in a high end neighborhood in Bedford, NY (Westchester County - ab...

Made an offer for a property in Sanford yesterday and the seller countered which was expected. However, he also disclosed that he is a licensed agent and said he would put that in an amended offer/contract. We're not ...

Hi BP nation!We are a married couple in our late 30s/early 40s.  She works in higher education in Greeley, and I work in consulting (lots of travel, and spend a good portion of my time in Virginia).  We keep our finan...

Hi Everyone,

Just wanted to introduce myself. I'm originally from New York (Westchester County), now residing in Orlando for almost a year.

I just closed on my primary residence a month ago and want to position my...