I am considering purchasing a property through a loan from friends/family. Are there any non-obvious downsides to this kind of loan? Is there a set legal range for the interest rate? Any knowledge/resources on this wo...

I just found you guys, what a great community!I've been running a successful cabinet painting business in Raleigh, NC for the past 5 years or so and have seen varied advice and suggestions about how, when and when not...

Hi all, I've recently discovered that the benefits of solar energy on a rental property are growing and increasing over time, saving most homeowners anywhere from $20,000-$50,000 and up! I actually quoted a cash buyer...

I have installed laminate flooring in 3 homes now.  I am talking about the type of flooring that looks like wood planks, but it is actually a type of pressed micro-board material (something to that effect).  I am a hu...

Hi everyone! My name is Dean and i'm currently a 21-year-old attending college in Arizona, however, I reside with my mother in El Paso. First things first, I would like to say that BiggerPockets has undoubtedly shifte...

Hello guys,I've never pulled the trigger on a deal before, in part because I don't have all the capital lined up just quite yet but mostly because I am not confident in my ability to analyze a potential deal.  When lo...

BiggerPockets! I work at BP and I'm working on building a landing page for Detroit. Would anyone be willing to share why you choose to invest in the city? Why is it a great city for investors?

Hi I’ve recently become interested in finding way to invest my money. I’m already in the stick market but the more I read it sounds like real estate is a great way for me to invest in my own. I’m here wondering what i...

Ok, so as the day approaches where I take all my research and finally start making offers, I have been putting together my team for my BRRRR goals. Everyone is at the starting line except my investment-friendly agent....

I'm an investor in NW Indiana. We have done a few successful flips over the last couple years. On the houses we have done, our strategy has been to do a quality rehab and try to drive up the resale value of the house....