I keep hearing folks talking about hot markets in CA, AZ, and Las Vegas. I left CA about 10 years ago due to concerns about water. I am confused though why many of these areas are on the brink of having water shut off...

Hi All,I live in Denver and work a professional investor (not real estate).  Am considering branching out into real estate investing as well, but probably not Denver.  Anyone has suggested markets in the U.S. that you...

Syndicating deals offers investors the opportunity to take down larger deals using other people’s money while providing a great return for everyone in the deal. Of course, all that sounds good, it’s easy for an inexpe...

The topic of “I can’t get the numbers to work” seems to be an almost daily discussion on here. Some will argue if you manage better, then the sky is the limit. Management absolutely matters, but you would be delusiona...

Hi everyone, I would love some feedback on a property that literally fell in my lap.  A 6 unit building next my complex went up for sale.  At first it looks amazing, property next door to mine, PM is the same PM that ...

The Basics: I've been watching the micro-climate that is San Diego's short-term vacation rental market since I moved there in 2015. I have numerous friends who rent out their primary residence and completely cover the...

Hey guys,

I was planning to attempt targeted door-knocking as my initial strategy, and I think I get what to do when the conversation gets going (find out what their situation is, listen listen listen, talk a...

Hello everyone,I am from the Bay Area and looking to relocate to a area where I can start my investing journey. Right now, California would be impossible for me so I am looking into areas where their is a lot of oppor...

So my dad is currently 55 years old and has been unemployed for the past 8 months. He's been in the hotel industry his whole life but was let go from his job back in May and is struggling both financially and mental...

Hello, I'm very new to Bigger Pockets, but I've had this forum bookmarked forever until I really needed it.I sold one of my companies some time ago and now have a regular stream of ~1 million per month to invest. So f...