I was speaking to another Real Estate Investor who lost money on several rental properties in the 2009 economic downturn. I was curious to learn from him how he lost properties (or was forced to sell for a loss) if th...

Those of you who invest in California or Pacific Coast that own property,  what are your thoughts on Earthquake insurance?   Do you have them for your properties?   Is it worth it?      If not, what will you do in an ...

I am grateful for BP and those that offer their advice in the forums.  I'd be in a completely different situation without it. I am 18 months from the termination of my military service contract (ETS).  I'm in my reenl...

Hi Everyone! I'm currently renting out my home in Pensacola on Airbnb, and its going very well so far. I'm moving to San Diego this Fall and I plan on purchasing a home there to list on Airbnb. I'll be traveling for w...

Hi BP Community,I'm fairly new to the site, but have been listening to the podcasts daily. Great info, and packed with lots of information. I'm a licensed architect working for a mid-size firm, now looking to get invo...

You always hear "buying a house is the best investment you can make" "Renting is like throwing your money away". What if everyone starts to listen and renting becomes a thing in the past? Now you're stuck with a prope...

Hi all, I am interested in getting started in real estate investing and pretty overwhelmed after reading a lot and doing a lot of the basics over the past 6 months. I am a physician so looking for more hands off inves...

Hello fellow investors,
Need some serious advise on my real estate investment strategy
1. Currently having around $300,000 in equity from my primary home (in Hutto) 
2. Of this, I’m planning to take out a Home Equi...

I am looking into Houston and Dallas mostly, but other parts of Texas as well.  What are the best strategies in these markets and what do y'all like about the market and the city as a whole to live in.  I am looking t...

Hey BP. I'm trying to get my first deal done but can’t decide whether to start off in-state or out of state. My primary goal for my first deal is to learn as much as I can but due to how expensive homes are in Califor...