Hi everyone, I'm considering purchasing a property in Orlando close to Disney World for both personal use and also for investment purposes.  Looking to connect with anyone who already has a vacation rental in Orlando,...

So quick story.. I recently found a duplex in my area (Long Island, NY) that was exactly what I was looking for for an investment property. It was in exceptional condition and needed very little upgrading, except for ...

The best real estate investing book I've ever read… The steps in this book are so practical and easy for anyone—with any income, living in any city—to follow.
—Grant Sabatier, Author of Financial Freedom & Cr...

Well,You guys all likely made your resolutions for this new 2015 year.  Not to dump a bucket of ice-cold water on you, but just to remind you newbies out there - it's a lot easier to get in than to stay in this game.T...

Hello fellow BPs! As a new member this is my very first post on the forums; with many more to come I hope, I'd like to say hello!With all that I have been learning about multi-family rentals, I came across AirBnB and ...

My independent review of Bildwise Indianapolis.  To start my selection process, I had done a review and followed some of the posts of the staff of Bildwise.  I interviewed them as well as some other contractors before...

TL;DR: I want to offer on a few properties but the number that works for is well be low asking price. Like 30% lower than asking. Other than the risk of rejection is there any down side to offering? My market is prett...

Cap rate is a common and important measurement in real estate investing, but it seems I see it misused more often than not.
Cap rate is an income measurement only. It is a measurement of the annual net operating inc...

Hey there, BiggerPocketeers!As we begin 2017, what do you see as your biggest challenges your business faces? If you're a new investor, what challenges are you experiencing in getting your first (or next) deal?

Hello biggerpocket members,Me and my wife are still relatively inexperienced in the world of Real Estate investing. I considered my self a conservative guy and my strategy is to buy and hold.  I have one rental (renta...