I was doing some reading about the 2008 bubble burst of the real estate market in the book "The AfterShock Investor" by David Wiedmer. He explains the cause of the crash, which we should all know about anyway, but...

Economic Update(Monday, February 8, 2021)
Have you ever wondered who originally handed out area codes? For example, why did Vermont get 802 and Southern California 213? Listen closely because the a...

So I've ready more books than I can count, heard all the podcasts, read the articles, stalked the forums, etc. Classic I should have started investing a long time ago stuff. I know. I'm working on it. However, all thi...

Hello BP Community,
This is my first ever post on the forums. I am just starting out on my real estate investing journey and I am currently educating myself as much as possible and trying to identify my niche areas o...

Hello all! Been a while since I've been on, but I'm looking to get active once more.Situation: My significant other bought her house in San Diego in 2006 and survived the 2008 crash by refinancing with an ARM that had...

Hey guys, was just curious about what people think are the best university majors/minors for those who decide to take the formal education path, but want to eventually become full time real estate investors. I see a l...

Hello Everyone,
I own a short-term rental (STR) in East Downtown Houston and currently live in Austin, TX. I started operating the property in mid-2023. Initially, the business was cash-flow positive for the first th...

Hello Everyone. I'm in the process of closing on a 4 unit building in CA in which I will live in one of the units. I will be raising rents about 8% since the current owner hasn't raised rents in a long time. Even if I...

Hello all! I have posted here before, but I didn't actually introduce myself last time! My name is Alaura, I am currently a stay at home mom of one. Just moved back to Texas after husband left the military, and gettin...