Last year I bought a 17 unit deal in a rough part of town. I was in a 1031 exchange period and pulled the trigger bit fast, lets just say.
When you visit the area, it doesn't look bad. The streets are fine, although ...

Hey guys,I'm not sure what to do.. I know eliminating my student debt (I have about 19k) would ease some of my anxiety for sure, but is it the smart thing to do? I want to be financially independent in 10 years. I'd l...

***Newbie alert***PROS- Have listened to nearly 50 podcasts over the last 3 months- Registered with local REIA group and began networking/building team of contractors/agents/RE attorney - I have a private lender lined...

Hello BP friends,I'm following the advice of Brandon Turner and starting to analyze deals; I want to analyze several "practice" deals before I begin any real deals.  I'm hoping to get advice from the pros on whether y...

I'm excited to share a small win in my journey into out-of-state real estate investing!
After overcoming a few months of analysis paralysis, I finally took the plunge. For my first investment property, I prioritized ...

I am a first time landlord, and my first tenants just moved in. They had excellent references, rental history, credit scores and income. 
I drive past the property on my way to drop my son off at school in the mornin...

Hello,
My husband and I have wanted to invest in real estate for years now and recently made the decision to purchase a new home while converting our primary residence into a rental. Since we are both 100% disabled v...

Hello - I have a silly question and would really appreciate a simple answer:If I wanted to buy/invest in a hotel (within $150-300 mil.), what would my steps be? (How do I find hotels available for sale, what is the ge...

Hi- I'm a 22-year-old college grad. My first full-time job out of school is remote with a startup that gives me flexibility to explore other interests like real estate. I have $30,000 already set aside for a down paym...

Hello Bigger Pockets Community,Just a quick note to introduce myself:  I'm a new investor in the Chicago area, and I'm eager to connect with folks on BP, learn from the forums, and jump into the world of real estate i...