I was raised in poverty. The kind of thing you only really see in America today in families with trauma and mental-health issues, traditionally where the pop refuses to get help and the mom refuses to stop enabling hi...

Today I had a meeting with the Branch Manager of a commercial bank. I took my 2 binders detailing out my 5 C's all suited up and ready to get that Business line of credit or approval to get a commercial rap loan for ...

Hello everyone,

My name is Lee Nicole Salinis and I am new to the world of Real Estate investments. Originally, from Philadelphia I moved to Hawaii 2 years ago after graduating with a B.A. in Psychology...

Hello BP!I purchased a 3 unit multifamily property in august of this year, it was occupied by 2 tenants and I moved into the 3rd unit, when signing new leases for the existing tenants one of them gave me notice to ter...

I am attempting to lay out my financial path to semi-retirement (i.e. leaving my current w2 for something less time consuming/more enjoyable) within 10 years or less.I can identify my family's spending now and what I ...

Hey Everyone! If you are new to BiggerPockets and Real Estate Investing, you might feel a little lost when it comes to all the REI terms that are thrown around in the Forums. Be sure to bookmark our Glossary where you...

Just 2 quick questions.

If I went to go get my CCIM license, after I got it, could I go work for a company listing commercial real estate, or would I also need to get my Realtors License as well? I fully want...

I'm trying to push this deal through. The potential upside is enormous. The short term is challenging. What are your thoughts?Asking price: $127,000Triplex, fully rented, owner occupiedMain floor (and full basement): ...

The other day, I was thinking out loud to myself. The question on my mind was, how many people who read Donald Trump's books on Real Estate are now building skyscrapers?  The answer is probably, zero. One thing I do k...

Just finished writing out our business plan. Please take a look and let me know what you think.  Missing anything? Any suggestions? This plan will be sent to prospective Equity Partners within the next week, any input...