First of all -- I'm brand new to investing. I'm trying to build a portfolio of rental properties and since I've lived in SoCal my whole life, I thought it'd be best to start in my backyard. But, I'm seeing that the pr...

Hello everyone,Hope all is well!  I've enjoyed this forum very much since joining last week.   I came across biggerpockets.com through a mention from the Mr. Money Mustache forums.  First, I thought to myself... bigge...

I want to focus this post on issues that have cost me money that were avoidable.#1 Fires, I have lost three homes to fires. Two were caused by humans. I should have insured the homes, sold them, or done something to m...

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I was contacted by a reporter who is working on an article about investing during the boom vs. now and she is looking for feedback. I make no promises, but jump in and leave your feedback and perhaps we ca...

I have an agent with whom I've had a long term (past) working relationship for several years. 99% of her business is (no surprise in this market) short sales as a seller's rep. I, of course, am wanting to find a way t...

Hello BP!I'm starting to get creative! I am 22 years old. I work 50+ hours per week. I have a lot of expenses that eat most of my monthly income. I'm not broke, with a great job and good income and a reliable partner ...

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I was emailed today by another wholesaler that has a property under contract. He is selling the property for $140,000 needs $10,000 in cosmetic repairs. The comps in the area are between $240,000-$250,...

If you were starting out with 15,000 cash and you wanted to flip homes, what steps would you take first? 15K is obviously not enough to flip an entire home.

This is what I'm starting with right now. I have done alo...

I sent a YL to a house built around the turn of the last century that was the orginal farmhouse that is now surrounded by duplexes, one of which has been townhoused. The lot size is 32,000 feet and and extends from o...

I found an amazing deal and do not want to pass it up but because I am just starting out I have no cash. Where can I find a lender or a partner investor even to fund part or all of this. If you need more info just call