If money was not an issue and i had 100,000 USD on the side to put for down payments, would investing in expensive cities like los angeles be a good idea because of the rental occupancy rate there, or would it be wise...

I was born and raised in CA. It's so heartbreaking to see what is happening to it.  A recent poll says that 46% of the people plan on leaving the bay area. Let's do our own poll (FOR CALIFORNIANS or those that recentl...

WOW, it is crazy how divided articles, economist, housing experts and the media are so split on this TOPIC?  I am seeing people that I know or follow that study data say "it is a buyers market".  I am also seeing arti...

Hi Folks,I've heard investing in the inner city and low income/high crime areas is horrible, but I'm here to ask either how you've made it work to be successful, or exactly what kind of nightmare you've had?I've been ...

Just wanted to announce today that we’ve added some enhanced capabilities to the forum signature here on BiggerPockets.We now allow agents and other professionals to show off their certifications, license numbers, and...

Hi everyone,Looking for some advise.I am thinking of selling my 2 rental properties and quit real estate investing (at least in current format). Due to stress of ownership.I have 2 properties managed by a property man...

I just purchased my very first home in March. It’s a two-family and I fixed up the downstairs and moved in this April. Upstairs tenant has been there for 4years with various sketchy roommates. He has refused to prov...

Hey guys,
I've reached out previously on some reno related questions on what was up to this point a smooth process.Recap: I'm buying a 2 family in Guttenberg with an existing Section 8 tenant that was presented as mo...