Here is a big pro tip:
Stop buying on the MLS. It’s too expensive! There is a process called "Buying Off Market". Where do you think all of those properties on the MLS come from? They were "off market" until they wer...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/157187/small_1621420043-avatar-eaglejack.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I have a pretty good job that I've been working at for many years. We have good credit and some money saved. I've listened to many of the podcasts on BP, ready many posts here and have learned a lot.
What I...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/211792/small_1696198620-avatar-rous10.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I am a recent property owner and BP member. Things didn’t start too well and I would appreciate any advice on what I should do if the situation does not improve :End of october 2013 I bought two rehabilitated houses i...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/188354/small_1637709389-avatar-mwneiger.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
So I've been painstakingly analyzing multi-family properties for over a year now. It's obviously difficult in this hot market to find anything worth giving a second look. The few properties that have seemed promising ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/387955/small_1621448382-avatar-firstimerz.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Did anyone ever bought a multifamily in southern California as their first investment?
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/124522/small_1621417967-avatar-vonbook.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I didn't want to, but I am considering self-managing my newly-purchased SFR in Cleveland (I'm located in CT). Don't get me wrong, I feel like a good PM is invaluable and have no issues paying one their 10% to properl...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/884432/small_1621504957-avatar-stefaniej5.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I have my real estate license, I study the market. I read all the great investing books, I listen to the bigger pockets podcast religiously. I am so ready to let our money work for us, instead of us working for our m...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/183997/small_1621431644-avatar-eddie_epperson.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
To all BP members,
Just wanted to know what experiences you have had regarding Life Insurance options, and what you are using concerning this "investment" method. I am in the military (notice photo:) and...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/63108/small_1621413328-avatar-wgaston14.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
All:
I've got a well qualified tenant that I would love have...except she has an ESA that happens to be a pit bull mix. I'm fine with the ESA but I think my insurance won't be fine with the dog.
Waiting to hear back...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/180293/small_1621422677-avatar-jlh.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Well main stream media is now coming out with comments like."WE are already in a slump in RE new construction is down But real estate is not going to lead a recession.. "so what that will do is boost consumer confid...