I want to get started in real estate but investing but I may not be able to purchase a property until late 2025. I'm concerned that I'd buy a place in the winter, then it would either take a long time to find tenants ...

This topic comes up frequently on BP and it is something I am currently wrestling with for some new projects I have found. What percentage of your net worth are you willing to risk on any given type or set of project...

I have been investing in single family homes exclusively.  The thought of a multi-family building quite honestly made me nervous.  More tenants, definitely bigger numbers and property managers.  It seems my investment...

Hi all!Joined BP about a week ago and have spent the past week digesting info here and elsewhere.  I have only owned one investment property (residence turned rental) which I sold at a great time, and now looking to g...

Hi BP community! My husband and I just got preapproved for a home loan with the bank and now I am stuck with trying to figure out what the best move would be. We live in Southern California which is extremely expensiv...

Hey everyone!  My motivation to start out buying and renting out properties is growing day by day but I am looking for any guidance and advice on how to move forward with a few properties that I predict with not only ...

Just getting started in the rental game, looking at 2-4 families (owner occupied) in providence, RI and Merrimack valley area in MA. Was planning on going FHA but just learned about conventional 97. Trying to decide b...

Hi All - My wife and I recently relocated from Philly to SLC. While there were many factors in moving to Salt Lake (professional, personal, lifestyle, etc.), one large reason was for the “underratedness” we see in th...

The Bigger Pockets buy & hold analysis calculator does not take into account the tax benefit of long term ownership, which is substantial.

When presenting the analysis to someone not aware of tax benefits, that ...

Hello All. My company is working on a blog discussing the best age to start investing in real estate. I have my opinions, but I would love to get some feedback from other Investors and include a round up of your perso...