I closed on a duplex in Buffalo, NY last week. The house (both upper and lower) was vacant, in great shape as the owner had done some minor updates to the flats. The numbers look great on paper and the rents I plan to...

Any insights into SB584 that places 15% tax on STRs but exempts hotels to fund housing situation?  It seems bone crushing high for guests.  If you were a new investor in CA market, this tax will lower your occupancy r...

Challenge… I personally ask you to “Step Up!”

I have two challenges for you…

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I just donated $50 to Bigger Pockets to assist with the continued development and to show my support for this site. Donations since...

I'll never understand our fake concerns with oil and stupidity not to drill here. There is an article at the end of this post from Geological Assn that seems to be legit. Why are we so stupid?

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Hi Bigger Pockets FamilyMy name is Isaac, a mechanical Engineer by trade in the Grand Rapids MI Region, I'm looking to start building my portfolio in real estate but looking for the best strategic for a young investor...

A lot of us short-sale flippers have the same goal: to find as many listings as possible. But we all run into people who aren't willing to short-sale their property, and they would like to attempt a loan mod.

I haven...

Hi All - I’m a new member but my wife and I have been following this board for some time and really appreciate all the great conversations! I finally have a question worth signing up and posting :)We recently sold ou...

I just saw this program on two webinars last week.....Cameron is offering transactional funding and charging 3%...and POF's, and the Iflip program to generate leads on houses (via birdogs) and to increase your buyer's...

So this guy @Raphael Kisel is a scam artist. I asked BP to remove but because of their policies (which I understand) they cannot. So I am here to tell all of you to be careful of this person. This is probably not him ...

Hi Everyone,I wonder how many people out there are like me.  We are dreamers and know what we want to do, how we want to do it, and especially the BIG WHY, for freedom from a job and to follow your passion.  However, ...