There's been a lot of discussion on the forums as it relates to differentiating bad debt from good.  The most common view on BP is that any debt which does not produce investment returns is bad debt.I, for the most pa...

My husband and I are considering purchasing a duplex in the $100k-$130k range for OO in the next few months. We would then like to purchase another MFH (ideally 4 unit) within a year of our duplex purchase, and I a...

Here’s the short question: Should we buy 1-2 rental properties next year using a 25% down payment, or save/wait 24-36 months and begin a cycle of buy in cash and getting delayed financing.

Here’s the context: My wi...

A bunch of folks have asked me how my experience with Memphis Invest has been going.  It has been great!I closed on two properties last year, and both have been performing about the same, so I'll provide details on on...

Hey everyone, I've been a lurker on bigger pockets for probably about a month and thought I would finally introduce myself and maybe ask a few questions. I am loving everything bigger pockets and the community has to ...

Hello, I'm looking to start to rehab a few properties in this market. I've heard it's tough to make money rehabbing properties. Would appreciate it if someone could explain if it is or is not tough. And also, if th...

Hey All!This is a 2 pronged question. I live in the SF Bay Area and get frustrated listening to the podcasts. Most of the guests either started 20 years ago, or lucked out and were in a position to start when the econ...

Sorry about the long post.  I think it is pretty cool though.  I had an amazing portfolio going for almost 17 years and got hurt very deeply in the world-wide crash a few years back. It took a deep toll on me.  I went...

I am very much new to real estate investing. I have a ton of questions and haven't found google to be of very much use outside of pointing me to these forums.  I have been browsing the posts and listening to the podca...

Hi all, I recently purchased a duplex in Memphis, TN that was occupied. This duplex is in a good neighborhood near Rhodes college. Rents are below market due to long term tenants being in place, and both leases expire...