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This post is inspired by show #238 @Michael Swan. I have about $250k worth of equity in a SFR rental in a suburb of Los Angeles I bought in 2010. The property about breaks even and the tenants are easy. I made the mon...
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Economic Update (Monday, November 2, 2020)
Today is Monday, November 2, 2020. Tomorrow is Election Day. S...
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Hey BP Nation! I'm writing the world's best post on 1031 Exchanges. Maybe I'll put it in my next book. But here's the problem: I need you. You see, I need some good stories to go with the post. So, if you've done a 10...
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Hi all. I’m completely new to bigger pockets and real estate investing. I’m feeling overwhelmed with beginning and not sure where to even start. The internet is information overload. I need some direction. I regular...
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I have an interesting success story to share.A number of years ago, I posted about a 20 room motel in Central Florida that was a bank foreclosure listed for sale for $160,000. I ended up winning the property for $180,...
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Facing a difficult situation today. One of our landlords owns land for development which has become a favorite stomp for homeless people living in the woods. To add to the dilema, the hotel across the parking lot from...
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Hello. I have been a long-time lurker here on BiggerPockets, and have learned quite a bit by reading forum posts and blog articles. A bit about my background: I am in my late thirties, work as a software engineer for ...
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I have been reading, researching, & looking at properties for a few months now, but I need to get serious and start building my team to help me through my first 1031. My property is in SoCal, but I live in Michiga...
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I have made up my mind to start in realestate investing. I have been reading a lot about it for the past 2 weeks. I know it's hard work but, What drives me to work at it is my kids. The question is should I pay for a ...