I started reading Bigger Pockets as part of research that I'm doing for an upcoming book, but have been so inspired by what I've read, that I want to get involved as an investor myself. I've got some capital to spend,...

First off I want to say hi to everyone. I am thinking purchasing a single family home in Las Vegas, NV and renting it out. Since I live in California it would be difficult for me to manage the property by myself fro...

I've heard and read varying opinions of the job Bernanke has played during our financial crisis .... TIME magazine picked him for the following reason:

But the main reason Ben Shalom Bernanke is TIME's Person of th...

Who has the best lists for purchase now?

When companies move their headquarters out of California, they choose Texas way more than they choose any other state. Since Jan. 1, 2018, some 107 companies have moved their headquarters to Texas from the Golden Stat...

The recent fad appears to be multi family investing. Everyone, including publications, are talking about it and the gurus have been promoting it again. RE appreciation in many areas has taken off over the past 18 m...

Hi everyone,I plan to move into the commercial space in a few years as I scale my fledgling multifamily investing. It seems to me like I am perfectly positioned to do so, as I see the commercial real estate space, esp...

I’m a rookie investor investing long distance. I’m wondering if I’m being too conservative. When I underwrite a potential deal I include 10% for maintenance, 5% vacancy, and 10% for cap x. Is this to high? It seems li...

Hello! I am new to real estate as well as biggerpockets.com. I am hoping for some advice/ direction on ways to identify the best areas in the country for buying to rent or buying to rehab/ sell. Is there an efficient ...

Hi BP Nation,
I found the latest market cycle report. See below:

The "y axis" is occupancy.  As it crosses the LT (Long Term) Average Occupancy, it's a good enough market to build new apartment buildings. Dr. Muel...