Hey everyone, just wanted to introduce myself to the BP world with a quick about me and what my plans are.  I was born and raised in Orange County, NY, but am planning on making the move to Southern California in the ...

I haven't seen a lot of discussion about this topic which surprises me since I feel like personal finance people talk about HSAs all the time! A couple months ago there was a guest on the BP money pod that said someth...

Economic Update
(Monday, July 27, 2020)

This week is a good week for real estate investors (particularly if you have a house for sale). Existing houses sales are up, new home sales are up, inventories are down...

Hello Bigger Pockets!
I am currently house hacking a single-family home and am renting out my additional rooms to two roommates. Due to the increase in positive COVID-19 cases as of late, I have been thinking how bes...

Not sure this forum is in the right category?Is finding a lender and working out a good deal really not impossible? The first step is confusing and because of that it’s terrifying. Me: Credit Score 580 and that’s up f...

I messed up. First rental and first tenants, I screened for 3X income to monthly rent, above 600 credit score, passed criminal history, no evictions, landlord references, proof of income etc. etc.The only issue is, TH...

I apologize for probably not wording this extremely well, but for for example if you were a teacher, contractor, police officer, attorney, IT specialist, engineer, etc etc etc...

How have you been able to tra...

Hello everyone!

I am considering using a HELOC for a down payment on my first investment and I wanted to get everyone’s opinion on this strategy and if it’s a good strategy or not? Thank you!

BP community--I went under contract on a north side Chicago multifamily property (4-flat) this week (thanks @Brie Schmidt  ). Basic inspection (thanks @George Foster ) and mold inspection occurred on Wednesday. There ...

In July 2019 my tenant requested to be allowed a dog in my condo. The condo board denied the request as did I. Now on 10/29/19 I have received notice from condo board of several complaints about the dog my tenant has ...