This is a long post, but I figured I would post my situation and a decision I am trying to make along with a spreadsheet I made to track financial independence. See link below. You should be able to copy and paste int...

Hi BP, I currently have Traditional IRA funds that are invested in stocks, but lately I have educated myself about going the self-directed IRA route.  I met with a self-directed IRA custodian yesterday.  However, give...

We are closing in a few days on a bi-level duplex. [It is currently empty] Both units have a space for a small stackable washer/dryer BUT there are no dryer ducts/exhausts/vent AND in the upstairs unit the plug would ...

I am a new landlord and need to replace the only shower in our rental property, which will take 3 days to complete. The tenants will be staying at the premises for the duration of the repair and expect compensation fo...

Hello BiggerPocketeers!In an effort to clean up the forums, we're creating an FAQ Forum, where the most-asked questions will be prominently featured, along with some really great answers.I need your help!Please take a...

I'm in the Atlanta area and I got a quote from AquaGuard today for fixing the foundation of a house I'm interested in purchasing and it came out to $26,000. House is in pretty good shape outside of the foundation issu...

Does anyone have an investing strategy of buying and holding property in low income neighborhoods? I have heard the saying, “the poor” need housing too. I am curious if anyone has made a niche out of this type of inve...