Hi! My wife and I are teachers who have been doing the real estate side hustle for 18 years. We're unsophisticated investors (we just heard about Bigger Pockets a couple years ago, LOL). But we have acquired five prop...

I was excited to find out BPCON is in San Diego this year since we are currently stationed here, and that allows me to be able to attend! If anyone would like some insight or help from someone living here let me know....

Hey everyone. Im looking at a property to purchase that I would ideally set up as an up/down duplex. The basement is finished and separate with its own bedroom, full bathroom and a living room/area. I would need to ad...

Hi Guys,I would like to know if you guys have a checklist that you use to inspect new homes as part of your buying process. Sometimes we don't have a contractor with us and so it would be good to know what things to l...

Advertising dollars are always scrutinized and tweaked to optimize performance of money in / money out.  For those real estate professionals that are still not embracing the power of BiggerPockets, I ask you why not?!...

Hello to the wonderful world of BP! I've been lurking on BP for the last 6 months and figured enough is a enough, time for an introduction. I'm 28 and from Campbell,CA my wife and I purchased our home in 2011 that ne...

How much do contractors usually charge per sq ft in the Philadelphia area looking for ball park figures. I’m hearing a full gut is the way to go to start fresh

Good day BP Nation.So some of you might remember a whole back I asked for your help to chose between a HELOC and Refi. Based on my time line to sell the property @Chris Mason suggested a HELOC. Unfortunately my lender...

How do you best analyze a deal and calculate your after market value

Hello everyone! I want to get started buying properties in the Essex county NJ area to build wealth for my family. I have close to $10,000 saved up. Can anyone give me some advice on how to get started. I have read a ...