I am in the Tampa area.  Starting my search for our first 'investment' property.  There are so many options it can sometimes be overwhelming so I started by writing out my goals to help narrow my path.Goals:1) Create ...

I am analysing the Buffalo, NY market and would like your opinion on whether you think it is an attractive market or not - and why!The facts are:Annual forecasted % change from 2017-21:GDP 1.6%Employment 0.4%Unemploym...

I've been checking out properties in Milwaukee to hold and rent. I'm out of town, so I'm doing my due diligence on-line. Can someone help me get a feel for the good or bad areas? Is there an online resource that can h...

Why is the cap rate normally reserved for commercial real estate investing? Do I look like I don't know what I am talking about if I market a SFR or duplex and mention its cap rate? 

I wanted to get everyone's advice on passive real estate investment strategies. We have low 7 figures to invest and would like to retire. We no longer want to be landlords or manage developments anymore. What would be...

I am planning to buy a house with just about every dime I have saved. I may rely on the 5k in credit cards I have as a safety net. I know it seems risky but the homes at my maximum budget will likely produce the highe...

What’s a good state to move to to start investing in real estate?

I know some of you are only doing month to month leases for flexibility and control. But what do you do if you have a really good prospective tenant who "needs" a longer term? Perhaps they just left their last renta...

Does anyone know of a city that attracts tourist and visitors in all 4 seasons. I'm looking to invest in an airbnb property. Currently have 3 in AZ but the summers are low season and bookings drop off significantly.
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To the BiggerPockets community,What have been your best passive investments? By passive I mean less than 1 hour of your time in total a month on the investment.  What was the initial cost?  How much time did it initia...