This is going to be a long one.... I was working as an auto mechanic when I got my first sniff of what realestate could offer. The sales manager owned 37 single family home that he statement purchasing when he was 22 ...

I've read the Ultimate Beginner's Guide several times, listened to several podcasts (and plan to keep listening to them), and have run over this broad strategy several times. Let me know how it looks, advice, whatever...

Hello, all. My name is Andy Taylor (don't say it) and I am a new wanna-be investor from the Houston area (Magnolia, actually, which is 40 or so miles north of Houston proper).I stumbled onto BiggerPockets.com after a ...

Hey everyone,I wanted to share what I have experienced in the real estate in the last 2 to 3 years, as someone who probably just got out of the beginner's phase in his investing career(or is still at it). So far I hav...

The window of opportunity for buying looks to remain open for some time...

Mortgage delinquencies hit record high in Q2
Delinquencies and foreclosures set record in 2nd quarter, as more homeowners lose their jobs

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I retired from the last job I will ever work at age 27. I bought a 24 unit building with no cash and bad credit for 265k and turned it into 90 units within 2 years. I sold that building last year for 925k and still ha...

Hi BP,I'm a small-time investor that has primarily focused on single families & multis in the Midwest. Next month I am trying to take the leap and purchase my first 8-16 unit apartment complex in Indiana for $500k...

I currently own a home that is approx 3,000 SQ.ft with 3 levels including basement.This home needs renovation in the ballpark of 100-125K. I have an existing line of credit on this property (not a mortgage) of $48,000...

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Under Water: How Our American Dream of Homeownership Became a Nightmare' is a new book by Ryan Dezember, a Wall Street Journal writer and is a sharp & timely reminder how hot real estate markets can go dras...

Has any one accomplished a level of success wile having as much time consumed by work, responsibilities and life goals?

In my case

Work

1. Full time job (40hrs per week)

2. Military Reservis...