Hi,Ive been looking into all different ways and options to get into Real Estate from REO's, to short sales, and so on and now I've come across HUD homes and so far it's sounding pretty good, but Im new at this, so I w...

I’m from San Diego and went to school in LA. I’ll be moving to Pittsburgh late summer to start work in commercial real estate (lending). I joined BP to learn the residential side and I hope to dabble in private real e...

Let's start by saying I am a newbie when it comes to not buying or selling. I am trying to get a feeling for what makes a good deal or a bad deal and the different strategies when buying a non preforming note. I'm loo...

Hello Everyone,
As a new investor, what was the biggest mistake you made and what would you have done differently. I am opening the discussion for newbies such as myself to learn from the mistakes of others and avoi...

I am new to multi-family investing.  Since finding Bigger Pockets earlier this year, I've been focused on learning more about analyzing property.  I started out with looking at single family but after listening to the...

I just had an interesting exchange...
I'm both a landlord and a tenant in Florida. While I always give specific advanced notice of entering to my tenants (e.g. I tell them exactly what day and time I will be there), ...

When you have a Realtor find you off market properties. What is a reasonable amount to pay them? Is it the same as when you buy the property when its active on the market? Is it a flat rate? 

Good Afternoon Fellow BiggerPocketeers,Finally launching my RE investment dream 15 years after getting my undergrad in RE Finance/Investment (and then a Masters in Business). I have spent the last 15 years doing busin...

Dear BP community,Looking for some advice here. Would especially like to hear from AZ brokers and real estate lawyers as to their thoughts, but would welcome any and all feedback. Here's the skinny:We just bought a co...

Hi all,I am originally from Stockton, CA but now live in Livermore, and own a four-plex in Rancho Cordova, CA which is doing okay.  I'm looking for my next deal in  Bay Area locations closer to home, but as you all kn...