Francisco Hernandez
Puerto Rico: Gold Mine or Fools Gold?
Hello All,What are your thoughts on the mass exodus of citizens out of Puerto Rico? Are you hopeful that the economy will pick up and investing in this market will be fruitful in the long run or are you staying clear...
Dominic Holt
House Hacking in Expensive Markets
So house hacking to me is an amazing way to get into real estate and the most promoted benefit is that the tenants pay the mortgage or most of it as well as low down payment.But I live in Portland, OR and a duplex goe...
Dhaval Taylor
Do you prefer an Airbnb or a hotel when traveling?
Since the pandemic hit in late March, many are not sure how they feel about staying at hotels or short-term rental platforms such as Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, and Tripadvisor Rentals. Airbnb, with 7.7 million active ...
Lenza M.
Is Holton Wise Sale of Quad in Cleveland a Scam? (7809 Franklin)
I have been following the Holton Wise properties for awhile and finally saw one that interested me a few days ago. I am very concerned this might be a scam after @James Wise refused to provide what I believe is basic ...
Nicole Heasley Beitenman
I need a new car but don't want more debt. What should I do?
Hi BP! My 2013 Jeep Compass has a dying transmission; I bought it used in 2015. I've seen multiple mechanics/transmission specialists; it's got a CVT transmission which are seeing tons of issues around the 6-year mark...
James Bynum
Recently received an inheritance and working on a strategy.
I recently received about $300,000 in inheritance money and am looking to start buying rental properties. Homes are pretty cheap in my area (Spartanburg, SC), most decent homes are going for around $80,000. My questio...
Michael Figueroa
I have 500k to invest in Multi Family....
500K should give me about 2.5 Million in real estate. Where should I be looking? I live in California, and 2.5 Million doesn't go very far here. Also any general advice from experience you can lend me so I don't make ...
Ryan Rock
Where would you buy two STRs to have comfortable weather year round?
I have been living in Eastern Europe for the last 3 years. I had a couple STRs in the Tahoe area a few years back. They did great. I'm not as young as I used to be and decided I don't want to shovel snow anymore. Taho...
Amit M.
Why appreciation matters in the SF/Bay Area
check out this interpretation of the case-shiller index over the last 30 years. Basically several huge, long run ups, and a few short, minor corrections. Tricky and challenging to get in, but this is how you make the ...
Max M.
What's up guys? Mom's Basement Loser from Palatine, Illinois (TLDR alert)
With my burgeoning interest in real estate I decided to join Bigger Pockets to hopefully surround myself with people with whom I can talk about this business and maybe even work with in the future. In real life I'm su...