What's going on everybody! I have been researching and reading to conclude the best emerging markets in Texas and am wondering if a city where the jobs are not as diverse because of the colleges, is a good investment ...

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I am currently 24 years old, working full time in investment banki...

I'm looking at acquiring my first rental property, and I'm curious how most of you acquire yours. Do you typically go through a realtor, or do you go for off-market deals? I have found that several of the listing pric...

Most economists are in agreement that we should be heading into another downturn in 2018. This seems to hold true from my own personal observations as well; there does appear to be a downturn every few years almost li...

Hello Bigger Pockets,My name is Gavin and I’m a new member on BP. I’m from Rockaway New Jersey and I have a background in professional sales. Besides purchasing my primary residence with my wife I have zero Real Estat...

Good Morning BP,I was excited today when I received my first response from my recent direct mail campaign. Being a newbie to REI, it was a good feeling receiving a message from a motivated seller who left her name, nu...

Been listening to the podcasts at work for the last couple months and would finally like to start getting involved on the forums.Currently employed as an Acquisitions/Dispositions Analyst for a private equity firm. A...

I just had an interesting call from an insurance company.  They have a couple displaced by a fire and want to pay their rent for a 9-month lease.  They are also going to pay a $200 a month premium.The good of course i...

Greetings fellow BPers,Wondering if I could get some insight on analysis of a potential of being my first investment property? 4plexList $89,900 (Following figures are based of purchase price of $82,500 cash deal)Inco...

Hello friends with bigger pockets,I am looking for feedback on the next step in my investment strategy and was hoping you could help. I am a young engineer who wants to be safe or smart with my money. Not afraid of do...