Hey guys, obviously I'm new to REI and trying to understand REI vs investing in the stock market. I have been focusing on SFR to buy and hold and I don't see the returns I do in my stock market portfolio (up 24% YTD)....

I would like to get started investing in multI-unit properties in North Cal. It seems like Sacramento and Stockton are my best choices for lower entry fee and good cash flow. The concern that I have is keep hearing re...

Hi BP crew - was hoping to speak to anyone who has bought rentals in Arizona.I live in CA but hoping to buy a rental out-of-state soon, and wanted to gauge everyone's thoughts on the safest areas in Arizona? Would lov...

Hey BP,

Wanted to document my first real estate investment. Purchased a Single Family Home (SFH) in Hamilton, Ontario with the plan the concert it to a Duplex. Not only is this my first investment property, it’s al...

I HAVE A HARD CHOICE TO MAKE,MOTHER IN LAW 'S HOME IS A REVERSE MORTGAGE HOME,BUT IN FORECLOSURE PROCESS FOR INSURANCE LAPSE AND UNPAID TAXES. ABOUT 8 THOUSAND OUT OF POCKET TO BRING CURRENT. MY QUESTION IS THERE IS A...

I've started trying to value multifamily deals, but having some difficulty knowing what is reasonable to estimate for maintenance (i.e. repairs and capital expenses).  Does anyone in the LA area have a general "rule o...

I recently purchased a property that will be a vacation home, and vacation rental. I had planned on putting 20% down and getting a mortgage, but due to 6+ offers, I had to give a cash offer to get it done.  The cash a...

Investment Info:

Retail other investment in Portland.

Purchase price: $100,000

Cash invested: $10,000

My business partner and I bought a massage therapy clinic and a teahouse on 1/29/2020.
It's been...

Hello BP,I started investing during this latest market boom, so I have no experience with landlording during a recession, and I would like to hear opinions about an idea I had. How do people here feel about using sect...

Hello Bigger Pockets family! We found a turnkey SFH walking distance from historic St. Augustine Florida. The seller was asking 185k and we asked for 155k with owner finance for 5 years with 5% interest and 65k down p...