![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/155493/small_1621419928-avatar-jimcummings.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Questions for the smart Money and 1031 Exchange folks on the forum. Background: Property was bought via 1031 & is held in personal name (NOT LLC or S Corp:Small mortgage - roughly $42K. Current value around $300...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2293626/small_1674226489-avatar-seanstark.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I just got approved for a 180k HELOC and I am looking to start buying STRs. I currently live in orange county CA and am looking at the Smoky mountains and Joshua tree. How do I make the most out of my 180k? Which mark...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/563710/small_1621492683-avatar-louiep.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Thought it would be interesting to see what everyones % of their net worth is in Real Estate.Also, how does your RE allocation break down (sfr, multi, debt, syndications, etc).I find it interesting that most wealth ad...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/173005/small_1621421484-avatar-mattr27.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
There is so much misinformation on this site it is crazy.Here are the facts; For total profits, cash flow plus equity since 2009 the top 3 locations are San Francisco, San Jose and LA.Since 2000, that is LA, SF and Sa...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/231636/small_1621434909-avatar-lauraguy.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Our team in Indiana has hired a lobbyist to represent the interests of housing providers and investors. One of our first objectives is to replace the word "landlord" with "housing provider" in ALL pieces of legislati...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/431694/small_1621476359-avatar-dariusp.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
The future of Real Estate investing is in danger, and it's going to take a lot of creativity and unity to thrive over the next decade.
Those of you who've been in it for the past 10 or 20 years can see the writing o...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/180272/small_1621422667-avatar-zzzman74.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
For Renee and I, it's all about the numbers. We truly believe that the goal of investing is to get the most return on our investment dollar. A 100k duplex that rents for $700/unit is simply not as profitable as a 3...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1236944/small_1700592431-avatar-dj_vsflorida.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello all! I am in a dillema and that is whether I should purchase an engagement ring or use the money to put down on my first house. Here is some info about me:My girlfriend and I have been dating for 6 years (since ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/288516/small_1621441832-avatar-mattm25.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Does anyone else believe in Austrian Economics & follow Peter Schiff & Lew Rockwell & think that when the everything bubble pops in next couple years (we are already in 2nd longest expansion ever) that we ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1301144/small_1696438406-avatar-rbradycr7homes.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
https://nypost.com/2023/03/08/...
Black family sued appraiser in Marin, CA matter. From the article, "The case has now been settled out of court, with appraiser agreeing to pay an undisclosed sum of money to the coup...