On a separate thread today there is a debate about flipping versus buy-and-hold. The point was made that one should focus their investment strategy and that diversion from focus is a sign of an amateur. Others disag...

Hello everyone. I am a newer invester looking for a few areas to purchase rentals.

What areas have good rent to purchase ratios, along with low taxes and insurance. I have researched many states but it appears they a...

Based on your experience, what are the best cities to invest in the next couple of years?The city i live in (los angeles) is overpriced and most of investments i've seen lately do not make any sense; i'm therefore com...

Hello all, This is my 1st post. I have been lurking around for months reading all of the excellent information on the site. Its really fantastic a community like this exist. I am 36 and was fortunate enough to buy a B...

We talk about Financial Freedom here on BiggerPockets all the time, and most members of this platform invest in BOTH real estate and stocks. I think that we haven't really spent enough time emphasizing just how bad th...

Hey everyone. I am reading through the "Real Estate by the Numbers" book now, and am still in the beginning where it discusses personal financial statements.For the past two decades I have been using financial aggrega...

So, I hope this doesn't come off as whining or complaining. I'm purchasing a property in a few days, an up and coming neighborhood that is rife with rehabs and perfect for flipping.

I'm trying to get my costs estima...

Hey BP Community - My employer does not match 401k contributions so I'm considering abandoning the contributions altogether and instead investing in something like the SPY ETF on a regular basis. I'm curious if anyone...

I'm referring to the areas in and adjacent to Arthur Langford Parkway up until Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport as well as adjacent areas. While this area has seemed to be neglected for years to cater to the c...

I don't care whether you vote for this thread or not, but please give input. I've now been scammed by 2 members of BP, and know of others that have also been scammed. I've also received some suggestions from Vikram, ...