I’m a college student currently enrolled in drafting and design but I have been seriously debating switching to construction management. I currently have no real construction experience but I noticed CM is more planni...

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So happy to be a part of the bigger pockets community. I work in finance as a capital markets analyst and enjoy the analytical work that goes along with my role. I am really passionate about building personal...

As above, austin is a growing market and I want to buy a rental property. The houses though are highly priced. Does anyone have any insights on how to go about this?

When I first got started in this business my mentor said "Start with the numbers and be an expert at spreadsheets!" Boy was he right...This game is more underwriting than anything. It doesn't matter how much money you...

From where I sit, this Duplex configuration looks hard to sell to a potential tenant.  Shared back patio and miniature in-ground pool?  That plus the bad math have me looking at this as a bad investment property.Homes...

My husband and I are looking to invest in a vacation rental in either Big Bear or Lake Arrowhead. We have buy and holds but this will be our first vacation rental. I have heard a bit from investors with homes in Big B...

The Arkansas Real Estate Commission (AREC) discussed real estate investing and unlicensed real estate activity at its monthly meeting this morning.  AREC expressed a desire to protect unsavvy, sometimes desperate sell...

I'm a newbie investor out of Brooklyn, NY. The market is way over priced for me to get started. However, I've looked at properties in Reading, PA and found that you can buy incredibly cheap. Has anyone invested in Rea...

In 2006 I graduated with my MBA from Villanova University, ready to take the world by storm, scoop up my next pay raise at my 9-5 finance job and gain clarity in life only an MBA degree could provide. 2 weeks later I...

I just started a direct mail campaign.  I sent out 1,109 postcards in 2 batches.  The first 600 hit today.  I expected about 3 calls - 1/2%.  I have gotten 23 calls - almost 4% and I could not get to all the calls.  I...