I am posting this here as GAME CHANGER for me.  It is better placed here in success stories, instead of elsewhere because If I can do this, you can too! I mean this from the bottom of my heart. I read about Donald Tru...

I feel silly asking this question, but my wife and I have been struggling to compare our investment options. Obviously, BP forums/podcasts/blogs/etc. indicate that real estate is a good way to go. It sounds like a 15%...

I've recently purchased a 1950 three bedroom, one bathroom 972 sq ft single family home. We paid $67,500 plus $1,600 in closing costs for the place. Experience from our first rental, rent will range from $1,100 to $1,...

What are some things to look for when purchasing a home that has been unoccupied for several years (4)? Considering the utilities will not be on, how do you know the pipes are ok, fixtures, electric/ heat works whe...

The house in San Clemente CA has an open concept plan with views to the front of the house. The kitchen is in the middle of the first floor enabling it to easily service both front areas and back yard. I'm not sure on...

Hi guys! I'm a rising senior at Boston College interested in buy and hold real estate investing. I've started reading books on real estate investing this summer and stumbled upon the Bigger Pockets podcast where I've ...

I've been in the home building business for about 6 years and know I'm interested in doing land development to sell lots to home builders. I had a engineer look at 56 acres of land and determine that I could get betwe...

Extraordinary architecture isn't dependent on expensive materials, complex details, or fancy decoration. Thoughtful design can transform ordinary materials, typical details, and minimal/no decoration into something mo...

This is my first post and before I continue, I'd like to thank the BP community for their extreme awesomeness. I have learned a lot in an incredibly short time - 3 weeks - and I see no end in sight for learning much m...

Hi - coming to the brain trust with a tricky situation where I am not sure how to proceed. I have a house under contract with partner @EmileHughes and I am trying to estimate all the repairs. The house has plaster and...