Hi Everyone!I have been doing a lot of research on Tampa and I was wondering if anyone has any experience with rental properties in Tampa. I know that the vacancy rate is pretty high at 3%. Has anyone had any trouble ...

Hello BP!My name is Kwon Do and I am a healthcare professional in Los Angeles, California. I have been lurking in the forums, reading blogs/books, and listening to podcasts in the LA traffic. I have been reading up on...

I'm 24 and have about 500k in cash that I am looking to turn into a business in real estate over the next few years. This will probably be my main business and I am unsure if I will take up another form of employment....

If you knew the real estate market as a whole would crash in 1 year (similar to 2008-2009), what would you do over the next 12 months to protect your investments? Would you sell, hold or do something different? 

Hi all,I have to confess my sin. I'm not really that new here but I have been shadow-reading all the posts without introducing myself.  So, here I am!In 6 week's time, I'm visiting Indianapolis to meet local turnkey p...

Happy New Year BiggerPockets community. It's been a while since I posted, which doesn't  mean I have "fizzled" or fell flat in my quest for real estate riches and financial freedom :) Quite the contrary, this communit...

Had the opportunity to pickup some duplex lots. Just agreed to terms with the bank last week. Was wondering if anybody sees this as a potential strategy for buy and hold investors.

Here's my thought process. Let me k...

I have a problem with tenants not telling me of things that may be wrong and by the time I find out it's become a major issue.

Things like a roof leak that finally makes the sheetrock come down.

I ...

Hey folks! I've been lurking on the site for a few days, and listening to the podcasts for a month or so.  I LOVE what is happening on this site and I'm excited to get connected with all of you.I am a new investor, ba...

Your personal thoughts on market direction ? I various views from people in Oregon and curious of your opinions and WHY?