This is a very debatable topic but...I have a self-directed IRA. I have only used that IRA to invest in private notes and hard money lending because those types of investments produce "interest" income which adds to m...

Finally got through the paralysis by analysis and have a wholesale under my belt. I kind of lucked into a sweet deal in a rural community - one acre with a trailer that needs work. The asking price was way under va...

A long time family friend is selling off his real estate holdings in order to simplify his life and be more retired. He is in his early 70s, doesnt need the money, and just wants fewer things taking up his time.  I do...

I am curious to see if there are enough BP members interested in starting a regular meet up in Goodyear, AZ.  I moved here a few months ago, and am settled and ready to network.  By the way, did you know 24/7wallst.co...

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I just read a couple Dave Lindahl books and I'm ready for apartments...well...not really. I want to go to some seminars on CRE so I can better understand how to analyze a commercial deal and also learn the...

Hi everyone, I'm from NJ and I'm just getting started with my real estate investment journey. I have been reading books, listening to podcasts, watching Youtube videos etc. for the past 1 year and recently decided to ...

When it comes to areas/zip codes to invest in, how picky are most investors especially the fix and flip investors? Is it all about the zip code or all about the returns? I have had a property under contract in Baltimo...

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I have a direct mail campaign out to homeowners in pre-foreclosure, but I'm finding that even when homeowners do have some equity in the property, it still doesn't help the homeowner if I offer 65 or 70% of m...

3 Month Update for Durham NC: Previous post in Market Data Thread- https://www.biggerpockets.com/...*This is the second post in Durham NC Market Data Thread*Durham is a fairly large city positioned just a bit west of ...

I have about $20,000 in an IRA I set up right when I enlisted in the Military. I'm wanting to fund my first real estate investment but don't have the cash. Can I use my Traditional IRA to facilitate something like tha...