I live in Los Angeles and completely priced of this market. I'm having a hard time finding a good out of state location. My friend lives in AZ and suggested Downtown Phoenix. She said there are several districts there...

My 19,000th post and this is all I got. ;)https://time.com/6223185/airbn...A lot of people cashed out their equity (gained through pure luck) to purchase a short-term rental in unfamiliar markets that were over-priced...

Hi,I have just finished reading Brandon Turner's Book on Rental Property Investing and I am brand new to these forms.I have saved about $130K which is not enough for downpayment where I live (Mountain View, CA). The p...

My wife and I just bought our second property and were considering forming an LLC for them. I just read something that said some investors opt to form an LLC for each individual property as a shield so that any lawsui...

I want to buy a duplex and live in one of the units. My ultimate goal is to have a portfolio of real estate and be wealthy, but I want to start with a duplex I can live in. If I had $20-$35K I could start this path of...

I am a new to REI and trying to find my first deal. Have been listening to BP podcast episodes from 2020 and earlier and the numbers were no where near what they are today. 
I have analyzed about 30 deals in Atlanta,...

Hey guys,

I been following Grant Cardone, read the "10X rule" "Be obsessed or be average " etc but I feel like the Grant's message is a bit contradictory to what our BP contributors are suggesting(start small and wo...

I’m currently paying 3k/month for a one bedroom apartment in the Bay Area. I’m seeking advice on what would be a better investment option/smarter financial decision: to buy a home in the Bay Area, or to continue renti...

10/23/12 UPDATE: The Influence System Has been Removed from BiggerPockets.

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Let's set the tone straight; most people don't get into the rental business because they like to manage problematic tenants, deal with leaky toilets or attend eviction hearings.Most people follow traditional investmen...